BBQ Ribs With Sauce Recipe

Name: BBQ Ribs With Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pork spare rib racks, halved crosswise; 12 barbecue seasoning (like mcormick grill mates); 2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 ⅓ cups barbecue sauce; ⅓ cup apricot fruit spread; ¼ cup honey; 2 tablespoons grated onions; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 pork spare rib racks, halved crosswise
12 barbecue seasoning (like mcormick grill mates)
2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ⅓ cups barbecue sauce
⅓ cup apricot fruit spread
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons grated onions
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
fresh ground black pepper

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a broiler-pan bottom with foil.
2
Whisk Dry Rub ingredients in a small bowl; rub on both sides of ribs.
3
transfer to prepared broiler pan rack; cover tightly with heavy-duty foil.
4
Roast ribs 1 1/2 hours until meat between ribs is fork tender
5
Mopping Sauce: Combine 3 ingredients in a 2 qt sauce pan; bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 mins until sauce has reduced slightly and thickened; cool.
7
Bring grill to medium high heat.
8
grill ribs, mopping them with sauce and turning them till slightly charred and glazed (10-12 mins).
9
Transfer ribs to cutting board.
10
Cut into single or double rib portions.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 pork spare rib racks, halved crosswise, 12 barbecue seasoning (like mcormick grill mates), 2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, BBQ Ribs With Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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BBQ Ribs With Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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