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Tender pork spare ribs coated in barbecue sauce, served on a wooden cutting board.

Pork Spare Ribs Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Marinating + Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 976 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rack pork spare ribs about 2 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Trim any excess fat from the spare ribs and pat them dry with a paper towel. Remove the membrane from the back.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
    Ground spices in a ceramic bowl with a pink wooden spoon, surrounded by bowls of seasonings on a light blue textured surface.
  • Rub the seasoning mixture thoroughly over all sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
    Rubbing seasoning mixture onto pork spare ribs on a cutting board.
  • Place the marinated pork spare ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meaty side up. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are very tender and an instant-read thermometer reads 195-203°F in the thickest part.
    Pork spare ribs seasoned and baking in foil on a sheet pan.
  • Remove the foil, drain off excess fat if needed, and brush barbecue sauce over both sides. Return to the oven uncovered for 20–30 minutes, until the sauce caramelizes and the ribs are sticky.
  • Remove from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
  • Cut between the bones and serve warm, brushing with more sauce if desired.
    Succulent roasted pork ribs with barbecue glaze on wooden cutting board.

Nutrition

Calories: 976kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 51gFat: 76gSaturated Fat: 24gSodium: 633mgFiber: 1g
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