How to Make Barbecue Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barbecue ribs are a classic American dish that never fails to satisfy a craving for something smoky, tender, and incredibly flavorful. Whether enjoyed at summer cookouts, fall tailgates, or any time of the year, these ribs are a beloved staple of barbecue cuisine. And while they may seem intimidating to make at home, with the right recipe and techniques, you can create mouthwatering barbecue ribs in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pork spareribs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup chile sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup rum
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut spareribs into serving size portions; wrap in double thickness of foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap and drain drippings. (I usually freeze drippings to use later in soups.) Place ribs in a large roasting pan.
  • Mix together brown sugar, chile sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rum, garlic, mustard, and pepper in a bowl. Coat ribs with sauce and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat. Position grate 4 inches above heat source; grease the grate with cooking spray.
  • Cook ribs on the preheated grill for 30 minutes, basting with marinade.
  • Nutrition

    504 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 120mg
    • Sodium: 715mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 489mg