Sweet N Spicy Ribs
Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with these tantalizing Sweet N Spicy Ribs! These tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs are coated in a bold dry rub featuring smoked paprika, chili powder, and a hint of cayenne for the perfect balance of smoky heat. Slowly baked to perfection, they’re then slathered with a luscious honey-ketchup glaze, infused with apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and a dash of hot sauce for a sweet, tangy kick. The final touch is a quick broil, which caramelizes the glaze into a sticky, finger-licking finish. Perfect for a weekend barbecue or a game-day feast, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for fans of bold sweet and spicy flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork ribs
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cups Honey
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it, grabbing it with a paper towel, and pulling it off carefully.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Rub this spice mixture generously over the entire surface of the ribs on both sides.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet, meat side up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away easily from the bone.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the glaze: in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and hot sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Once the ribs are done baking, carefully unwrap them from the foil and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
Brush the ribs generously with the glaze on both sides.
Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) or set your broiler to high.
Place the ribs back in the oven and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the ribs from the oven, let them rest for 5 minutes, then cut into individual portions and serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.3 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 303 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1164 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | ||
| Protein | 62.5 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1133 mg | 24% | |
*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.
