BBQ Spare Ribs

BBQ Spare Ribs

Slow-roasted spare ribs get a dry rub, low heat, and a sticky glaze of barbecue sauce.

Total 4 hr Makes 6 servings Calories 620/serving

Dietary

Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free

These spare ribs are rubbed with a smoky spice blend, baked low and slow until the meat pulls back from the bone, then finished under the broiler with barbecue sauce for a caramelized crust. Great for weekend cookouts or an oven-only version when grilling isn't an option.

Ingredients

  • 2 racks pork spare ribs, membrane removed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

  2. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and place bone-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, pressing gently to adhere.

  5. Cover the baking sheet tightly with foil and bake until the meat is tender and pulls back from the bone.

  6. Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to broil.

  7. Uncover the ribs and brush generously with barbecue sauce on both sides.

  8. Broil the ribs until the sauce is bubbly and lightly charred in spots, watching closely to prevent burning.

  9. Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes, then slice between the bones and serve with extra barbecue sauce.

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    BBQ Spare Ribs

    These spare ribs are rubbed with a smoky spice blend, baked low and slow until the meat pulls back from the bone, then finished under the broiler with barbecue sauce for a caramelized crust. Great for weekend cookouts or an oven-only version when grilling isn't an option.

    4 hr 6 servings 620 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 racks pork spare ribs, membrane removed
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

    2. 2

      Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and place bone-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

    3. 3

      In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.

    4. 4

      Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, pressing gently to adhere.

    5. 5

      Cover the baking sheet tightly with foil and bake until the meat is tender and pulls back from the bone.

    6. 6

      Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to broil.

    7. 7

      Uncover the ribs and brush generously with barbecue sauce on both sides.

    8. 8

      Broil the ribs until the sauce is bubbly and lightly charred in spots, watching closely to prevent burning.

    9. 9

      Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes, then slice between the bones and serve with extra barbecue sauce.