Pork Spareribs in Tangy Sauce
Get ready to impress your taste buds with these irresistibly tender Pork Spareribs in Tangy Sauce—perfect for a crowd-pleasing dinner or weekend barbecue. This recipe combines the savory richness of perfectly spiced pork spareribs with a homemade tangy glaze made from ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a touch of honey for sweetness. The ribs are first seasoned with a smoky spice rub, then slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender, and finished with a caramelized coating of bold, flavorful sauce that hits all the right notes. Whether baked in the oven or cooked on the grill, these ribs are a surefire hit that delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Serve them alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying, finger-licking meal! Keywords: pork spareribs recipe, tangy sauce ribs, oven-baked spareribs, BBQ ribs, homemade rib sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork spareribs
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) or set up a grill for indirect heat at the same temperature.
Rinse the pork spareribs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs on both sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
If baking, transfer the ribs to a baking dish with the meaty side up, or place them on a grill over indirect heat. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil or close the grill lid.
Bake or grill the ribs for 2 hours, checking occasionally to ensure they are tender but not drying out.
While the ribs are cooking, prepare the tangy sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, honey, water, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
Heat the sauce mixture over medium-high heat, bringing it to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
After the ribs have cooked for 2 hours, remove them from the oven or grill. Brush a generous layer of the tangy sauce over the ribs, ensuring they are fully coated.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) or raise the grill heat to medium-high. Return the ribs to the oven or place them back on the grill for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.
Remove the ribs from the oven or grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual ribs.
Serve hot with extra tangy sauce on the side and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.8 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 1028 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 70.5 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 884 mg | 19% | |
*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.
