Preparation:
In a casserole large enough to hold the ribs in one layer, combine the soda, orange juice, oil and honey. Mix well. Place the ribs in the marinade, meat side down, cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Turn them over and marinate an additional 1/2 hour. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Remove the ribs from the marinade and place in a large casserole dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and onions. Drizzle honey over the tops. Pour 1 cup of the marinade in the pan, cover and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Remove two times during cooking and baste the ribs with the juices. When tender, remove the cover. Re-baste the ribs with the pan joices,drizzle with honey and carefully brush a light coat of barbecue sauce over the ribs. Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees and return the ribs to the oven, uncovered for an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until a nice brown glaze is formed on the tops of the ribs. Serve immediately. |
