Sticky Smoked Lamb Ribs Recipe

Name: Sticky Smoked Lamb Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup honey; 3 garlic cloves - crushed; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; zest from one orange; juice from one orange; 3 pounds (2 racks) lamb spare ribs

Servings: persons

1
Put all of the ingredients for the marinade into a bowl and whisk together until well combined.
2
Place the ribs into a large plastic bag and pour over the marinade.
3
Seal the bag pressing out excess air. Place into the refrigerator overnight or at least 8 hours.
4
Pre-heat oven to 180u00b0C/350u00b0F
5
Remove the ribs from the marinade, setting aside the marinade, and place the ribs into a shallow baking dish.
6
Then cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour on the middle rack of the oven.
7
Meanwhile place the marinade into a heavy bottomed saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook until reduced by half.
8
Discard the foil from the lamb, pouring off excess fat, and brush with the glaze. Bake for 10 minutes then turn the ribs, brush again with glaze. Repeat twice, in 20 minute intervals. Use the entire glaze, and be generous!
9
Once done, remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Then cut into individual ribs and enjoy.

1358

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup honey, 3 garlic cloves - crushed, 3 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Sticky Smoked Lamb Ribs 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.

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Sticky Smoked Lamb Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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