Smoky Oven Spareribs Recipe

Name: Smoky Oven Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder or paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 5 pounds spareribs, cut into 4 slabs, rinsed and patted dry; 2 teaspoons mild or hot pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika); 1 tablespoon cider vinegar or red or white vinegar; 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder or paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 pounds spareribs, cut into 4 slabs, rinsed and patted dry
2 teaspoons mild or hot pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar or red or white vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Heat oven to 200 degrees.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, ancho chili powder or paprika, salt, garlic powder, cloves and cinnamon.
3
Place each slab of ribs on a piece of foil large enough to fold into a packet.
4
Sprinkle spice rub over the ribs, rubbing in thoroughly on all sides.
5
With the ribs meat-side down, tightly fold the foil to form sealed packets.
6
Put a rack on a baking sheet, place packets on the rack and put in oven.
7
Bake for 4 hours, then reduce heat to 175 degrees and bake for 2 more hours, or until a fork easily penetrates the meat.
8
Open each packet and pour the accumulated juices into a saucepan, then refold the packets.
9
Bring juices to a simmer over medium heat and reduce by about half, until they cling to a spoon.
10
Remove from the heat and stir in the pimenton, vinegar and vanilla extract.
11
Remove ribs from foil, coat with the sauce and serve.
12
The ribs can also be finished for 2 to 3 minutes on an open hot grill or smoky closed one, or under the broiler, then coated with sauce.

308

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder or paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Smoky Oven 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.

Smoky Oven Spareribs

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