Spare Ribs Recipe

spare ribs recipe

Quick Overview: How to Cook Ribs in the Oven
  1. Remove the membrane (remember, this ensures fall off the bone ribs).
  2. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper. …
  3. Cover the ribs with aluminum foil.
  4. Bake the ribs at a low temperature (275°F) for 2 ½ to 4 hours or until they are tender.

Dad’s Spare Ribs

spare ribs recipe

Prep: 0 5min0

Total: 0 1h5min0

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 6 servings, calories 669, Fat 53g, Saturated Fat 17g, Carbohydrate 9g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 8g, Protein 36g, Cholesterol 181mg, Sodium 771mg

Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds pork spare ribs, on the bone, cut into 1 1/2 by 1 1/2-inch to 1 1/2 by 2-inch pieces
  • 6 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Coarsely cracked black pepper, for sprinkling

Instruction:

  1. Place the spare ribs, cider vinegar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sugar in a large bowl. Add 2/3 cup water and stir to combine. Place the spare ribs and the liquid in a large pot over low heat. Cover the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the meat begins to come apart from the bone, about 40 minutes.
  2. Remove the spare ribs from the pot using a slotted spoon. Increase the heat to high and let the sauce reduce until it looks glazy, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the honey and sprinkle with pepper and let the sauce simmer, about 1 minute. Pour the sauce over the spare ribs and mix to combine. Serve immediately.

Spicy Oven-Baked Pork Spare Ribs Recipe

spare ribs recipe

This oven-baked pork spare ribs recipe is the perfect mixture of saucy, sweet, and spicy.

Prep: 10min

Total: 50min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 0 g

Nutrition Facts: calories 1221 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 272 mg cholesterol, Fat 85 g fat, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 56 g protein, Saturated Fat 26 g saturated fat, servingSize 0 g, Sodium 1335 mg , Sugar 25 g , Trans Fat 1 g

Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds St. Louis-style or baby back pork spareribs
  • 1 tablespoon ground coffee granules
  • 1 cup sake
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly-grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 3 scallions, sliced, for garnish

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Place the spare ribs in a large pot, and fill with just enough water to cover the ribs. Add the coffee granules and the sake, and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for an additional 10 minutes, until cooked through.
  2. While ribs are boiling, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, add the barbecue sauce, gochujang, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger. Mix well to combine, and set aside.
  3. Carefully drain the ribs in a colander, and rinse under cold water. Transfer the ribs to a large bowl, and pour the sauce over the ribs, mixing well to evenly coat the ribs.
  4. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the ribs on the baking sheet, leaving space in between each piece. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Change the oven setting to broil. Broil ribs under medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly charred and caramelized. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve while hot.

EASY Oven Baked Spareribs Recipe

FAQ

What is the 3 2 1 rule for ribs?

Essentially, 3 2 1 ribs go like this: 3 hours of smoking the ribs directly on the pellet grill. 2 hours wrapped in foil, still cooking on the grill. 1 hour of cooking, unwrapped and slathered in barbecue sauce.

How long does it take to cook a spare rib?

Shoot for around 2 hours at 350 degrees if the ribs are uncovered, as in our Barbecued Pork Ribs. If wrapped in foil, the ribs can go for up to 3 hours at 300°F degrees, or crank the oven up to 400 degrees for a briefer baking time—1.5 to 2 hours.

What is the difference between ribs and spare ribs?

Baby back ribs (bottom of photo) are cut from the top of the rib cage, near the backbone. Spare ribs (top of photo) are cut from the bottom of the rib cage and sometimes they include the brisket, which is a bony piece of meat that hangs from the bottom. The farther down the rib cage you go, the meatier the ribs become.

Is it better to boil ribs before cooking?

The reason you would boil ribs before cooking them is simple. This process helps tenderize the ribs and makes them more juicy. It not only shortens the cooking time significantly, but it also helps make the meat far easier to chew.

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Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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