Virginia Barbecued Spareribs Recipe

Name: Virginia Barbecued Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dry Rub:; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 3 tablespoons black pepper; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 4 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 racks Smithfield(R) Extra Tender Pork Spareribs, membrane removed; Sauce:; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

Dry Rub:
1/2 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 racks Smithfield(R) Extra Tender Pork Spareribs, membrane removed
Sauce:
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
About one hour before smoking, make the dry rub. Combine salt, sugars, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne in small bowl; mix well. Generously coat both sides of ribs with rub. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, make the sauce. Whisk together all ingredients in bowl.
3
Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 250 degrees F.
4
Place the ribs, meaty side up, over a drip pan and cook for 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours until very tender, basting with barbecue sauce every hour. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.
5
Serve ribs with remaining barbecue sauce.

260

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dry Rub:, 1/2 cup kosher salt, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons white sugar, and more.

Yes, Virginia Barbecued 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.

Virginia Barbecued Spareribs

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