Spice Dry Rub Country Spareribs Recipe

Name: Spice Dry Rub Country Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons pepper; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 2 1/2 lbs spareribs (country style); barbecue sauce; 16 ounces bottled barbecue sauce (regular); 1/2 cup Bourbon; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 tablespoons molasses

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 1/2 lbs spareribs (country style)
barbecue sauce
16 ounces bottled barbecue sauce (regular)
1/2 cup Bourbon
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons molasses

1
Preheat oven at 250 degrees.
2
Wash and dry spare ribs.
3
Mix dry ingredients together.
4
Rub spare ribs with dry rub.
5
Place in oven for 5 hours.
6
If pan is dry (no drippings) add 1/2 cup of water to bottom.
7
Turn over and cook another 1 hours till fork tender.
8
No basting is required.
9
Optional - BBQ Sauce and additional cooking.
10
During slow cooking of ribs make BBQ sauce ingredients and chill over night.
11
Remove ribs and chill over night.
12
Coat chilled ribs with sauce.
13
Prepare medium heat grill.
14
Place coated ribs for 2 minutes each side indirect heat or perimeter heat.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Spice Dry Rub Country 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spice Dry Rub Country Spareribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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