Herbed Lemon Spareribs Recipe

Name: Herbed Lemon Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 lbs pork spareribs; 2 cups vegetable oil or 2 cups olive oil; 18 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/3 cup coarsely grated fresh lemon rind; 1 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons crumbled dried thyme; 2 tablespoons dried rosemary; 2 tablespoons dried sage; 2 tablespoons savory; 2 tablespoons marjoram; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon crumbled dried mint; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt; Garnish; 4 lemons; 1 strip fresh lemon rind; thyme, sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

10 lbs pork spareribs
2 cups vegetable oil or 2 cups olive oil
18 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup coarsely grated fresh lemon rind
1 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons crumbled dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried sage
2 tablespoons savory
2 tablespoons marjoram
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon crumbled dried mint
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
Garnish
4 lemons
1 strip fresh lemon rind
thyme, sprigs (optional)

1
In a large stockpot, cover ribs with boiling water, cover and bring to boil.
2
Reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until ribs are tender.
3
Drain and let cool, pack into large heavy plastic bag.
4
Combine oil, garlic, parsley, lemon rind, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, pepper, mint, allspice, cumin and cayenne, pour over ribs, coating meat evenly.
5
Tie bag closed, place in large bowl and marinate in refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours, turning bag over periodically (Note: there is just enough marinade to cover ribs, not to swish around).
6
Remove ribs, reserving any marinade, bring ribs to room temperature.
7
Cook on greased grill over hot coals or on high setting for about 10 minutes per side or until meat comes away from bone, brushing occasionally with any marinade.
8
Season with salt to taste after cooking.
9
Cut into serving sized portions of 3 to 4 ribs.
10
Garnish: Cut lemons into wedges.
11
Garnish ribs with lemon wedges, and lemon rind and thyme, if using.

3928

kcal

Calories

280

Fat

Carbs

312

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 lbs pork spareribs, 2 cups vegetable oil or 2 cups olive oil, 18 cloves garlic, smashed, 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Herbed Lemon Spareribs 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!

Herbed Lemon Spareribs

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Variations & substitutions

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