Secret Succulent Pork Spareribs
Discover pure barbecue bliss with these Secret Succulent Pork Spareribs, a crowd-pleasing masterpiece perfect for any occasion! This slow-roasted ribs recipe starts with a smoky-sweet dry rub of brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne for a kick. Marinated to perfection and gently baked at low heat to achieve melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, the ribs are then brushed with a luscious glaze made from honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and optional liquid smoke for that authentic backyard flavor. The final caramelization in the oven creates a sticky, glossy finish that’s absolutely irresistible. These fall-off-the-bone spareribs are easy to prepare and pair beautifully with sides like coleslaw or cornbread. Serve up unforgettable flavor with this ultimate pork spareribs recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork spareribs
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
Remove the membrane on the back of the pork spareribs by sliding a knife under the membrane and pulling it off with a paper towel for grip.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
Generously coat both sides of the pork spareribs with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat. Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to marinate.
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) for slow roasting.
Place the marinated spareribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil, meat side up, and brush them with apple cider vinegar. Wrap the ribs tightly in the foil to seal in moisture.
Place the wrapped spareribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the glaze by combining honey, soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke (if using) in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well blended and slightly thickened. Set aside.
After 2.5 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
Brush the ribs generously with the prepared glaze on both sides. Place the ribs back in the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 10 minutes, until the ribs are caramelized and sticky.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into individual portions.
Serve hot with your favorite side dishes and enjoy the succulent flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.4 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 1790 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.2 g | ||
| Protein | 95.4 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1348 mg | 29% | |
*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.
