Rum-Glazed Spare Ribs Recipe

Name: Rum-Glazed Spare Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 rack spare ribs (3 to 4 lb.); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 cup dark rum; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco; Barbecue sauce, optional

Servings: persons

1 rack spare ribs (3 to 4 lb.)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup dark rum
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
Barbecue sauce, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Trim excess fat off ribs and brush both sides with vegetable oil. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, cumin, pepper and salt. Rub mixture evenly over ribs. Place ribs in a large roasting pan and pour in 1 cup water. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until tender, 1 1/2 hours.
2
In a small pan, mix rum, sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove foil from roasting pan, pour off all but 1/2 cup of liquid in pan and pour rum mixture over ribs. Return pan to oven and continue baking, uncovered, turning ribs several times and basting with liquid in pan, until meat starts to pull away from bones and is very tender, about 1 hour. Add a little water as necessary to prevent scorching.
3
Let ribs rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Slice into individual portions and serve hot with barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.

156

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 rack spare ribs (3 to 4 lb.), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Rum-Glazed Spare Ribs 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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Rum-Glazed Spare Ribs

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