Rudolph's Barbecue Spareribs

Unleash the ultimate crowd-pleaser this barbecue season with "Rudolph's Barbecue Spareribs," a tender, flavor-packed dish that promises to be the star of your backyard feast. These succulent pork spareribs are seasoned with a perfect blend of brown sugar, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne pepper, creating a smoky-sweet rub that delivers just the right kick. Slowly baked to perfection, the ribs are then slathered in a luscious glaze made with barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey, combining tangy, sweet, and savory notes in every bite. Finished on the grill or under the broiler for that signature sticky, caramelized crust, these ribs are irresistibly juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. Perfect for gatherings or holiday meals, these ribs pair beautifully with classic sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ or bringing festive cheer to the table, "Rudolph's Barbecue Spareribs" will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork spareribs
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the spareribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off using a paper towel for grip.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the spareribs, coating them thoroughly.

Step 5

Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, meat side up. Cover the ribs tightly with another sheet of aluminum foil.

Step 6

Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until they are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue glaze by whisking together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until well combined, then set aside.

Step 8

After 2.5 hours in the oven, remove the ribs and carefully discard the top layer of foil. Brush the ribs generously with the barbecue glaze.

Step 9

Preheat your grill to medium heat (or use your oven's broiler if a grill is unavailable).

Step 10

Place the ribs on the grill, meat side down, and cook for 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze. Flip the ribs and brush with more glaze; cook for another 5-10 minutes, flipping and glazing as necessary until the ribs are sticky and slightly charred.

Step 11

Remove the spareribs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones.

Step 12

Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(489.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	933.1

Total Fat 3.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8944.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 224.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 179.8g
Protein 6.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 213.4mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1295.9mg	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: 3.6%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 93.8%