Grandma Chics Oven Ribs 1968
Transport your taste buds back to 1968 with Grandma Chic’s Oven Ribs, a timeless family recipe brimming with rich, smoky flavors and a touch of nostalgia. These tender, fall-off-the-bone pork spare ribs are coated in a perfectly balanced dry rub of paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar, then slow-baked for hours to achieve unparalleled juiciness. The homemade barbecue sauce—featuring a sweet and tangy blend of ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce—adds a luscious, caramelized glaze when finished at a higher heat. With just 20 minutes of prep and a simple baking process, this retro recipe is perfect for Sunday dinners or casual gatherings. Pair these ribs with your favorite sides for a hearty, irresistible meal steeped in tradition! Keywords: oven ribs recipe, homemade barbecue sauce, tender pork ribs, retro family recipes, fall-off-the-bone ribs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork spare ribs
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs and pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a dry rub.
Rub the spice mixture generously onto both sides of the ribs, pressing it in to adhere.
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, meat side up. Cover the ribs tightly with another sheet of foil to seal in moisture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until the ribs are very tender.
While the ribs are baking, make the barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, yellow mustard, and water. Whisk together and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 2.5 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully take off the top foil. Brush a generous layer of the barbecue sauce over the ribs.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and return the ribs to the oven, uncovered. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with more sauce every 10 minutes, until the ribs are caramelized and slightly charred on the edges.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5815 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 425.2 g | 545% | |
| Saturated Fat | 154.3 g | 772% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1597 mg | 532% | |
| Sodium | 7473 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.5 g | ||
| Protein | 371.8 g | 744% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 4316 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
