Grilled Spareribs With Fennel Seeds And Herbs

Name: Grilled Spareribs With Fennel Seeds And Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds*; 2 racks (2 1/2 lbs. each) pork spareribs trimmed St. Louis-style, membrane removed, cut into 8- to 9-in. portions; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds*
2 racks (2 1/2 lbs. each) pork spareribs trimmed St. Louis-style, membrane removed, cut into 8- to 9-in. portions
2 tablespoons olive oil

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1. Combine all ingredients except for ribs and oil in a bowl. Rub ribs all over with oil and smear with seasonings, putting most on meaty side. Chill airtight at least 4 and up to 24 hours; let stand at room temperature during last hour. Meanwhile, scrunch each of 5 (1 1/2 ft.) sheets of foil into a log about 9 in. long; set aside.
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2. Prepare a grill for low (250u00b0 to 300u00b0) with a burner turned off (for gas) or coals pushed to sides of firegrate (for charcoal) to make an indirect-heat area. Put a 9- by 13-in. pan in the indirect-heat area.
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3. Set ribs with bone tips upright over drip pan, arranging foil logs between ribs to hold them up. Grill, covered, until meat is very tender when pierced and shrinks back 1/2 in. from tips of bones, 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours.
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4. Transfer ribs to a rimmed baking sheet and cover with foil. Let rest about 10 minutes, cut between bones, and serve.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage, and more.

Yes, Grilled Spareribs With Fennel Seeds And Herbs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!