Summer Recipes Ready for the Fourth

With the Fourth just around the corner, knowing what to throw on the grill is a sizzling priority. "Good Morning America" and Emeril Lagasse have teamed up to bring you just the meals you need.

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EJ's Simple BBQ Ribs

Ingredients

2 teaspoons sweet paprika

2 ½ teaspoons mustard powder

1 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon celery seeds

2 slabs baby back ribs

Vegetable oil for oiling grates

1 recipe Simple Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Combine the paprika, mustard powder, celery salt, onion powder, salt, crushed red pepper, garlic powder and celery seed in a small bowl and mix to blend. Rub ribs on both sides with the seasoning and set aside to rest for 1½ to 2 hours, lightly covered. Stack ribs on a double layer of aluminum foil; wrap tightly. Place on a rack on a baking sheet. Cook until ribs are tender, 1½ to 2 hours.

Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. Carefully remove ribs from foil, pouring off any accumulated liquid. Brush ribs generously with the Simple Barbecue Sauce on both sides; grill until sauce begins to bubble and brown around the edges, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with any leftover sauce if desired.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipes courtesy Emeril Lagasse, Emeril's Food of Love Productions, 2008

Simple Barbeque Sauce

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup onions, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup ketchup

1 cup beef broth

¾ cup cider vinegar

5 tablespoons light brown sugar

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon coriander

½ teaspoon celery salt

Directions

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until sauce has thickened.

Yield: 2 cups, serves 4

Recipes courtesy Emeril Lagasse, Emeril's Food of Love Productions, 2008