Judy's Ribs

Get ready to wow your taste buds with Judy's Ribs, a melt-in-your-mouth delight perfect for any barbecue lover. These tender pork spare ribs are seasoned with a bold dry rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne for a hint of heat. Slow-roasted to perfection in a foil seal, they’re basted with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and a dash of liquid smoke for extra depth. Finished under the broiler or on the grill for a sticky, caramelized glaze, these ribs boast that classic smoky-sweet flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or weekend feasts, Judy’s Ribs are a surefire crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with your favorite sides like coleslaw or baked beans.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork spare ribs
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1.5 cups Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 roll Aluminum foil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Prepare the rib racks by removing the silver skin (thin membrane) from the underside of the ribs. Use a knife to loosen it and a paper towel for grip to pull it off cleanly.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. This is your dry rub.

Step 4

Rub the spice mix generously over both sides of the ribs, ensuring an even coating.

Step 5

Place the ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil, meat side up. Wrap them tightly in foil to make a sealed packet, ensuring no juices escape.

Step 6

Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours. This slow-cooks the ribs to tender perfection.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke, if using. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully open the foil packets. The ribs will be very tender, so handle them gently.

Step 9

Switch your oven to broil (or preheat a grill to medium-high heat). Brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce over the ribs.

Step 10

Place the ribs under the broiler or on the grill for 5–7 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and create a sticky glaze. Watch them carefully to prevent burning.

Step 11

Remove the ribs, let them rest for 5 minutes, and then slice into individual portions.

Step 12

Serve the ribs hot with any extra barbecue sauce and your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2981.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7174.1

Total Fat 470.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 170.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1760mg	0%
Sodium 10705.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 258.4g
Protein 414.3g	0%

Vitamin D 880IU	0%
Calcium 706.1mg	0%
Iron 29.9mg	0%
Potassium 5549.9mg	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: 59.3%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 17.5%