Grandma's Barbecue Spareribs

Indulge in the smoky-sweet perfection of Grandma's Barbecue Spareribs, a timeless recipe that brings bold flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness to the table. These oven-baked pork spareribs are seasoned with a flavorful dry rub of garlic, smoked paprika, and spices, then slow-cooked to juicy perfection. The homemade barbecue sauce, made with ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey, adds a luscious balance of tangy and sweet, caramelizing beautifully under the broiler or on the grill. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and delivers rich, smoky flavor in every bite. Pair with classic sides like coleslaw or cornbread, and you'll have a crowd-pleasing feast that's irresistibly finger-licking good.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Pork spareribs
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.3333 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 0.5 tsp Mustard powder
• 0.5 tsp Chili powder
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Lay the spareribs on a clean surface and remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better tenderness.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to create a dry rub.

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the spareribs.

Step 5

Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours or until tender.

Step 6

While the ribs are baking, make the barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard powder, chili powder, and water. Stir well.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 8

After 2.5 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Be cautious of steam.

Step 9

Brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce over both sides of the ribs.

Step 10

Heat a grill to medium-high heat or set your oven broiler to high. Place the ribs on the grill or under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, brushing with more sauce and turning once, until caramelized and slightly charred.

Step 11

Remove the ribs from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Serve warm with any remaining barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1792.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5913.6

Total Fat 479.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 175.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1428.8mg	0%
Sodium 4717.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 108.4g
Protein 204.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 389.8mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 3333.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.3%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 9.2%