Spareribs Saucy
Indulge in smoky, tender perfection with this Spareribs Saucy recipe, a mouthwatering dish that combines fall-off-the-bone pork spareribs with a rich, tangy-sweet glaze. Highlighting a harmonious blend of spices like smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, these oven-baked ribs are slow-cooked to juicy tenderness and finished with a caramelized coating of homemade barbecue sauce. The irresistible sauce, made with ketchup, brown sugar, honey, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, delivers the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Ready in just under 3 hours, these ribs are ideal for family gatherings, weekend cookouts, or special occasions. Serve them warm and saucy for a show-stopping centerpiece that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork spareribs
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the spareribs for better seasoning and tenderness.
Rub the spareribs with a mixture of salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Ensure the ribs are evenly coated.
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, meat side up. Cover tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and water in a saucepan.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally and let it cook for about 10–15 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and carefully discard the foil. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
Brush the prepared sauce generously over the ribs, ensuring they are fully coated.
Return the ribs to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 20–30 minutes, basting with sauce every 10 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes. Slice into individual ribs and serve warm with extra sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 642.2 g | 823% | |
| Saturated Fat | 234.2 g | 1171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1905 mg | 635% | |
| Sodium | 11281 mg | 490% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.5 g | ||
| Protein | 275.1 g | 550% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 4489 mg | 96% | |
*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.
