Spare Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Spare Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds Beef Or Pork Spare Ribs; 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt (I Used Lawry's); 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Celery Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar; 1/2 cups Canola Oil; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce; 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Smashed; 1 whole Small Vidalia Onion, Thickly Sliced; 1/2 cups Dark Molasses; 1/2 cups Ketchup; 1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar; 6 ounces, fluid Peach Polaner All Fruit; 2 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (Optional); 4 dashes Liquid Smoke

Servings: persons

5 pounds Beef Or Pork Spare Ribs
1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt (I Used Lawry's)
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoons Celery Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 cups Canola Oil
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Smashed
1 whole Small Vidalia Onion, Thickly Sliced
1/2 cups Dark Molasses
1/2 cups Ketchup
1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
6 ounces, fluid Peach Polaner All Fruit
2 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
4 dashes Liquid Smoke

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Day One:
2
Mix the dry rub together in a small bowl and sprinkle on the ribs.
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Rub the dry rub into each rib.
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If you have any dry rub left over just place it in a small jar or a resealable bag and save in your pantry.
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In a separate bowl, mix together all ingredients for the marinade.
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Place your ribs into a resealable bag and pour the marinade over the top.
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Remove as much air as possible from the bag, seal it and place in a large bowl in the refrigerator.
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Allow ribs to marinate for a minimum of 8 hours, but overnight is even better.
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In another bowl, mix up all ingredients for the BBQ sauce and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight.
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Day Two:
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Place the ribs and the marinade in a baking dish, cover and bake at 350 for one hour to an hour and fifteen minutes.
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Remove from oven and set to the side.
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Heat the grill to about 350 and place the ribs meat side down on the grill.
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Cover and allow to heat up for about 10 minutes.
15
Open grill and baste the ribs with the BBQ sauce, turning them over and basting again.
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Allow to cook until heated through and the outside is somewhat browned and the sauce is nice and sticky.
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Serve immediately.
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Enjoy!

1781

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

149

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

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds Beef Or Pork Spare Ribs, 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt (I Used Lawry's), 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, and more.

Yes, Spare Ribs with Homemade BBQ 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spare Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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