Paula Deen's Texas Pepper Pork Ribs

Get ready to fire up your flavor game with Paula Deen's Texas Pepper Pork Ribs! These tender, oven-baked ribs are smothered in a bold, tangy glaze infused with apple cider vinegar, honey, and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes. A smoky spice rub featuring paprika, garlic, and cayenne perfectly seasons the juicy pork, while a caramelized finish in the oven or under the broiler guarantees finger-licking goodness. Perfect for a family dinner or your next game-day feast, this recipe delivers the ultimate Texas BBQ experience without the grill. Serve with your favorite sides like cornbread or coleslaw for a crowd-pleasing meal that's sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork ribs (baby back or spare)
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar to create a spice rub.

Step 3

Pat the pork ribs dry with paper towels, then generously apply the spice rub on both sides of the ribs, pressing slightly to help it adhere.

Step 4

Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours or until the ribs are tender and the meat starts to pull away from the bone.

Step 5

While the ribs are cooking, prepare the glaze by combining apple cider vinegar, honey, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, and a tablespoon of water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 6

Bring the glaze mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

Once the ribs are done baking, remove them from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil (watch out for steam).

Step 8

Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Baste the ribs generously with the prepared pepper glaze, then return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, for 15 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

Step 9

For extra char and flavor, you can finish the ribs by placing them under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.

Step 10

Remove the ribs from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice between the bones and serve. Enjoy your Texas Pepper Pork Ribs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1580.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4483.2

Total Fat 341.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1088.6mg	0%
Sodium 5984.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 58.2g
Protein 275.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 355.4mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 3700.1mg	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: 69.0%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 6.3%