How to Make Apricot-Glazed Spareribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says barbecue like a rack of tender, juicy spareribs, and this recipe for Apricot-Glazed Spareribs takes the classic dish to a whole new level. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this dish a standout at any cookout or family gathering.

The secret to the succulent flavor and perfect texture of these spareribs lies in the slow cooking method and the irresistible apricot glaze. By slowly roasting the ribs in the oven before finishing them off on the grill, you'll ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 pounds pork spareribs cut into 2-rib portions
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup Smucker's® Apricot Preserves
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon CRISCO® Oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Early in day or day ahead: In very large saucepot or Dutch oven, combine pork spareribs and garlic; cover with water. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour or until spareribs are fork-tender. Remove ribs to platter; cover and refrigerate.
  • Meanwhile, prepare apricot glaze: combine SMUCKER'S® preserves, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, oil, soy sauce, ginger and salt in small saucepan; mix well. Heat to boiling; boil 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate apricot glaze.
  • About 1 hour before serving: heat grill. When ready to barbecue, place cooked spareribs on grill over medium heat. Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until heated through, turning spareribs often. Brush occasionally with apricot glaze during last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Nutrition

    975 cal.

    • Total Fat: 63g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 240mg
    • Sodium: 542mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 58g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 703mg