Oven Baked Honey Barbecue Spareribs

Get ready to sink your teeth into these irresistibly tender Oven Baked Honey Barbecue Spareribs! This crowd-pleasing recipe features pork spareribs seasoned with a smoky-sweet dry rub, slow-cooked to perfection, and finished with a sticky homemade honey barbecue glaze. Perfectly caramelized in the oven, these ribs offer the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience—no grill required! With just a handful of pantry staples like smoked paprika, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, you’ll create a dish bursting with bold flavors. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these spareribs are sure to be the star of the table. Serve with your favorite sides and extra barbecue sauce for a finger-licking good meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork spareribs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 cup Honey
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the spareribs for more tender meat. Rinse the ribs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.

Step 4

Rub the dry mixture generously over both sides of the spareribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 5

Wrap the seasoned spareribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a large baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake the spareribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the honey barbecue glaze by mixing honey, barbecue sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until well combined and slightly thickened, then remove from heat.

Step 8

After 2.5 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).

Step 9

Brush a generous layer of the honey barbecue glaze on both sides of the spareribs. Return the ribs to the baking sheet, uncovered, and place them back in the oven.

Step 10

Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, brushing with more glaze halfway through, until the ribs are sticky and caramelized.

Step 11

Remove the spareribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2068.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6930.9

Total Fat 481.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 175.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1428.8mg	0%
Sodium 7701.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 386.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 348.8g
Protein 208.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 481.7mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 4211.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 23.0%