Wonderfully Tender Pork Spareribs

Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth perfection of these Wonderfully Tender Pork Spareribs—a true barbecue masterpiece! This recipe combines a perfectly balanced dry rub of paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne with the tangy sweetness of a honey-BBQ glaze. Slow-roasted to juicy tenderness in the oven and finished with a quick caramelization under the broiler or on the grill, these ribs pack bold flavor and fall-off-the-bone goodness in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy spareribs recipe allows you to achieve that signature barbecue taste right in your kitchen. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner, serve these spareribs with a side of extra BBQ sauce for dipping to truly savor their finger-licking deliciousness.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:210 mins

Total Time:225 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork spareribs
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pat the pork spareribs dry with paper towels and remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs if it is present.

Step 4

Generously coat the ribs on both sides with the dry rub, making sure to press the seasoning into the meat.

Step 5

Place the seasoned ribs into a large roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Add the apple cider vinegar and water to the pan or sheet for moisture.

Step 6

Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to trap the steam, and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours.

Step 7

While the ribs bake, prepare the glaze by combining the BBQ sauce with honey in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 8

After 2.5 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully discard any excess liquid from the pan.

Step 9

Brush a generous layer of the BBQ glaze over both sides of the ribs.

Step 10

Optionally, preheat a grill or turn on your oven's broiler. Grill or broil the ribs for 5-8 minutes, until the glaze caramelizes and becomes sticky.

Step 11

Remove the ribs from the grill or oven. Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into individual portions.

Step 12

Serve the ribs warm with additional BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1807.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5967.0

Total Fat 480.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 175.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1428.8mg	0%
Sodium 4228.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 132.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 111.2g
Protein 213.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 525.8mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 3897.0mg	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: 75.8%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 9.3%