Spicy Sweet Ribs

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Spicy Sweet Ribs—a mouthwatering fusion of smoky heat and irresistible sweetness. These oven-baked, fall-off-the-bone pork baby back ribs are generously coated in a bold dry rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, and a hint of cayenne, then slow-cooked to tender perfection. The finishing touch? A luscious homemade glaze made with honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and a splash of hot sauce, caramelized under the grill for that sticky, charred finish that’s utterly addictive. Perfect for backyard barbecues, game day feasts, or a cozy dinner at home, these ribs are guaranteed to impress. Serve them hot with extra glaze on the side for a flavor-packed experience that’s equal parts spicy, sweet, and satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork baby back ribs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane from the back of each rack for better flavor absorption. Pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Generously coat the ribs with the dry rub on all sides, pressing the mixture into the meat.

Step 5

Wrap each rack of ribs in aluminum foil, sealing tightly, and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 6

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

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the spicy-sweet glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and hot sauce.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 9

Once the ribs are done baking, carefully unwrap them and discard the foil. Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.

Step 10

Brush both sides of the ribs generously with the glaze and grill or broil for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the glaze is caramelized and slightly charred.

Step 11

Remove the ribs from the grill or broiler and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into portions.

Step 12

Serve hot with additional glaze on the side for dipping, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1948.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5155.0

Total Fat 327.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 8283.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 301.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 271.4g
Protein 290.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 480.7mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 4341.8mg	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: 55.5%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 22.7%