Aunt Rosie's Oven-Barbecued Spareribs Recipe

Name: Aunt Rosie's Oven-Barbecued Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slabs of lean spareribs, about 4 pounds each; Salt to taste if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 2 cups tomato ketchup; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or more, according to taste; 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Servings: persons

2 slabs of lean spareribs, about 4 pounds each
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 cups tomato ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or more, according to taste
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Sprinkle spareribs with salt and pepper.
3
Arrange slabs in each of two large baking dishes.
4
Bake one hour in oven.
5
Turn ribs and bake 10 minutes longer.
6
Pour off fat.
7
Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the garlic and onions.
8
Cook, stirring, until onions are wilted.
9
Add the ketchup, soy sauce, chili powder, Tabasco sauce, vinegar and sugar.
10
There should be about three cups of sauce.
11
Bring to a boil and let simmer about five minutes.
12
Brush each slab of ribs on the underside with sauce and return to oven, brushed side up.
13
Bake 30 minutes, brushing every 10 minutes on the same side with the sauce.
14
Turn the ribs.
15
Brush generously with all the remaining sauce.
16
Return to the oven and bake 30 minutes.
17
Cut the spareribs into individual rib servings.
18
Serve hot or cold.

427

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slabs of lean spareribs, about 4 pounds each, Salt to taste if desired, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Aunt Rosie's Oven-Barbecued Spareribs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Aunt Rosie's Oven-Barbecued Spareribs

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