Barbecue Spare Ribs
Sticky, smoky-sweet spare ribs baked until tender, then finished under the broiler for a caramelized char. A simple homemade barbecue sauce makes these weeknight ribs a crowd-pleaser.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Pat the 2 pounds spare ribs dry with paper towels, then rub all over with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
Step 2
Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, meaty side up. Cover tightly with another sheet of foil and bake until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a knife slides in with little resistance.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix 1 cup barbecue sauce with 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Remove ribs from oven and discard foil; brush the sauce generously over the top of the ribs.
Step 4
Turn oven to broil and place ribs 6 inches from the heat. Broil for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and charred in spots, watching closely to avoid burning.
Step 5
Let ribs rest for 5 minutes, then slice between the bones. Sprinkle with 2 chopped green onions and serve with extra sauce on the side.
Step 6
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes to the sauce before brushing.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil
- small bowl
- brush
- knife
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