Spareribs
Indulge in the smoky, sweet, and savory perfection of tender oven-baked spareribs, a crowd-pleasing dish that's packed with flavor. This recipe transforms 3 pounds of juicy pork spareribs into a mouthwatering masterpiece with a homemade spice rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of chili heat. After slow-cooking to tender perfection, the ribs are brushed with a luscious BBQ glaze made from honey, apple cider vinegar, and your favorite barbecue sauce, then caramelized for that irresistible sticky finish. Whether baked to juicy tenderness or finished on the grill for a smoky kick, these spareribs are ideal for a backyard barbecue, a family dinner, or any occasion that calls for bold, satisfying flavors. Perfectly balanced and easy to make with just 15 minutes of prep, this recipe serves up a guaranteed feast for four. Bring out the bold flavors with classic sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread, and get ready to savor every finger-licking bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork spareribs
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the spareribs to ensure they cook evenly and absorb the seasoning. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder to create the dry rub.
Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs, ensuring an even coating.
Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet, meat side up.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours. During this time, the ribs will become tender.
While the ribs bake, prepare the BBQ glaze by combining honey, apple cider vinegar, and BBQ sauce in a small bowl.
After 2.5 hours, carefully remove the ribs from the oven and unwrap them, discarding the foil but keeping the juices if preferred.
Brush a generous layer of the BBQ glaze over both sides of the ribs.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Brush more glaze over the ribs halfway through baking.
If desired, finish the ribs on a grill over medium heat for 5–7 minutes to caramelize the glaze and add a smoky touch.
Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before cutting them into individual pieces. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 479.8 g | 615% | |
| Saturated Fat | 175.7 g | 878% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1429 mg | 476% | |
| Sodium | 4266 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.7 g | ||
| Protein | 212.4 g | 425% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 3768 mg | 80% | |
*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.
