Zesty Barbecued Ribs

Get ready to elevate your backyard gatherings with these irresistible Zesty Barbecued Ribs! This mouth-watering recipe features tender, oven-baked pork spare ribs coated in a smoky dry rub of brown sugar, paprika, garlic, and a touch of cayenne for just the right amount of heat. Finished on the grill, these ribs are basted in a homemade barbecue sauce crafted with honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce that caramelizes into a sticky-sweet glaze. Perfectly charred and bursting with bold flavor, these fall-off-the-bone ribs are sure to be the star of any dinner or cookout. Pair them with fresh sides or serve them with extra sauce for dipping to guarantee every bite is unforgettable!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Pork spare ribs
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Onion powder
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Yellow mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat to ensure it's well-seasoned.

Step 5

Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 6

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

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the zesty barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.

Step 8

Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 9

Once the ribs are done baking, preheat a grill to medium-high heat.

Step 10

Carefully remove the ribs from the foil and place them on the grill.

Step 11

Brush the ribs generously with the prepared barbecue sauce and grill for 5-10 minutes per side, basting frequently, until the sauce caramelizes and the ribs develop a slight char.

Step 12

Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 13

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2017.1 grams (2017.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5317

Total Fat 321.30g	412%
Saturated Fat 116.10g	581%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1198mg	399%
Sodium 7476mg	325%
Total Carbohydrate 326.90g	119%
Dietary Fiber 7.90g	28%
Total Sugars 286.10g
Protein 283.30g	567%

Vitamin D 599IU	2994%
Calcium 558mg	43%
Iron 23mg	127%
Potassium 4092mg	87%

*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: 54.2%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 24.5%