Saucy Spareribs
Get ready to sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with these irresistibly tender and flavorful Saucy Spareribs. This recipe features fall-off-the-bone pork spareribs coated in a smoky homemade barbecue sauce that strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Slow-baked in the oven to perfection, these ribs are finished under the broiler (or on the grill) for a beautifully caramelized glaze with just the right amount of char. With simple pantry staples like brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika, this dish is easy to prepare yet tastes like a labor of love. Ideal for a backyard barbecue, game day, or a cozy family dinner, pair these juicy ribs with your favorite sides like coleslaw or cornbread for a meal that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork spareribs
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin (thin membrane) from the back of the ribs for better texture and flavor penetration.
In a small bowl, mix the kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this spice blend generously and evenly over both sides of the ribs.
Place the ribs on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cover the ribs tightly with another sheet of foil to lock in moisture, and bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender and nearly falling off the bone.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and then reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the ribs are done baking, carefully remove them from the oven, and discard the top foil. Brush a generous amount of the barbecue sauce over both sides of the ribs.
Turn your oven broiler to high (or preheat a grill to medium-high heat). Place the sauced ribs under the broiler or on the grill, and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping once and basting with more sauce, until the sauce caramelizes and slightly chars.
Remove the ribs from the oven or grill and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice between the bones into individual ribs.
Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 655.3 g | 840% | |
| Saturated Fat | 236.0 g | 1180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1905 mg | 635% | |
| Sodium | 4832 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.4 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.3 g | ||
| Protein | 272.0 g | 544% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 4451 mg | 95% | |
*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.
