Barbecued Spareribs Recipe

Name: Barbecued Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs country-style spareribs (I always use beef ribs for this one); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons ground pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon celery seed; ¼ cup vinegar; ¼ teaspoon hot sauce; ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup catsup; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

4 lbs country-style spareribs (I always use beef ribs for this one)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
¼ cup vinegar
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup catsup
1 cup water

1
Cut spareribs into serving pieces.
2
Brown ribs on both sides in a skillet.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Remove from skillet and place in a 4 qt roasting pan.
5
Combine pepper, chili powder, celery seed, 1 tsp salt, brown sugar, vinegar, hot sauce, and worcestershire sauce in a saucepan.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Cook for 5 min on low heat until well blended.
8
Pour over ribs.
9
Cover.
10
Bake at 325* for 2 -2 1/2 hours or until tender.
11
Remove cover.
12
Increase temprature to 350*, bake until ribs are brown.
13
Remove to a warm platter.

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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

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: 4 lbs country-style spareribs (I always use beef ribs for this one), 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 teaspoons dry mustard, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barbecued Spareribs

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Variations & substitutions

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