Spicy Saucy Ribs
Get ready to sink your teeth into these irresistible Spicy Saucy Ribs, a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and fiery flavors that will have your taste buds dancing! These tender pork baby back ribs are coated in a flavor-packed dry rub featuring paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar, then slow-cooked to perfection for melt-in-your-mouth texture. A homemade spicy barbecue sauce, made with ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a kick of hot sauce, adds a sticky, caramelized glaze that’s finger-licking good. Perfect for BBQ parties, game days, or any time you’re craving bold, saucy ribs, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers restaurant-quality results right from your own kitchen. Serve these crowd-pleasing ribs with extra sauce on the side for the ultimate barbecue experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Prepare the rib rub by mixing paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs for better texture. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the spice rub, ensuring they are evenly covered.
Place the ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil, meat side up. Drizzle the olive oil over the ribs and wrap them tightly in the foil.
Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours. This slow cooking ensures the ribs become tender.
While the ribs are baking, make the spicy sauce by combining ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, hot sauce, and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened, then set it aside.
After 2.5 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Transfer the ribs to the baking sheet (meat side up).
Brush a generous layer of the spicy sauce over the ribs and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
Bake the ribs uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, basting with more sauce halfway through, until the glaze becomes sticky and caramelized.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before cutting into individual portions.
Serve warm with extra spicy sauce on the side and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 352.2 g | 452% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.8 g | 629% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1316 mg | 439% | |
| Sodium | 5463 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.1 g | ||
| Protein | 299.7 g | 599% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4425 mg | 94% | |
*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.
