Best 9 Barbecue Spareribs Recipes

ALMOST-FAMOUS BARBECUE SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Make the marinade: Whisk the brown sugar, vinegar, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Put the ribs meat-side down on a cutting board. Starting at one end, slip a paring knife under the membrane that covers the back of the rack. Loosen the membrane with the knife, then pull it off. Coat the ribs on both sides with the marinade; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Make the rub: Mix the brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt, celery seeds, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.
• Soak 2 cups hickory wood chips in water, 30 to 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium low (275 degrees F) and prepare for indirect grilling: For a charcoal grill, bank the coals to one side; for a gas grill, turn off the burners on one side. Cover the grate on the cooler side of the grill with foil.
• Drain the wood chips. For a charcoal grill, scatter the chips over the hot coals; for a gas grill, put the chips in a smoker box and place over direct heat. Close the lid and allow smoke to build up, about 10 minutes. Rinse the marinade off the ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Work the spice rub into both sides of each rack with your hands.
• Place the ribs, meat-side up, on the foil over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook, undisturbed, until the meat shrinks back slightly to expose a bit of the bone, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.
• Rotate the ribs (keep them meat-side up and over indirect heat), then close the lid and continue cooking, 2 hours to 2 hours, 30 minutes. (For a charcoal grill, add more hot coals as needed to maintain the temperature.)
• Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and chili powder until incorporated, about 1 minute. Whisk in the vinegar, 1/4 cup water, the molasses, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard powder, espresso powder, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper and the cayenne. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes. Whisk in the ketchup and pineapple preserves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 45 minutes. Whisk in the liquid smoke. Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then remove the garlic. (The sauce will keep, refrigerated, up to 2 weeks.)
• Baste the ribs generously with the prepared barbecue sauce. Close the lid and continue cooking until glazed, about 20 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest a few minutes before cutting into individual ribs. Serve with more sauce on the side.

SPARERIBS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE-PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Season ribs with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Heat canner, add oil and brown ribs.
• Add onions.
• Combine remaining ingredients and pour over ribs.
• Close cover securely.
• Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 15 minutes at 15 pounds pressure.
• Let pressure drop off of its own accord.

GRILLED PORK SPARERIBS WITH SODA BOTTLE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix salt, brown sugar, black pepper, granulated garlic, paprika, and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Place spareribs on a rimmed baking sheet; pat dry with paper towels. Using a paring knife, remove silver skin from underside. (It should come off in a single sheet; start to separate it with the tip of your knife, then pull away with your hand. Removing the silver skin allows the dry rub and barbecue sauce to penetrate the meat; if you purchased ribs from a butcher, the silver skin may have already been removed.) Sprinkle dry rub all over ribs, patting to adhere. Using your hands, spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce all over ribs. Wrap in foil and chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
• Prepare a grill for medium indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off); oil grate. Strive to maintain a grill temperature between 280°F and 300°F. Place foil-wrapped ribs, bone side up, on grate over indirect heat. Cover and grill 30 minutes. Uncover grill and turn ribs over. Cover and grill until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of ribs registers 145°F-160°F (peel back foil as needed to check), 20-30 minutes.
• Unwrap ribs and brush on both sides with more barbecue sauce. Grill, bone side up, uncovered, until sauce darkens and meat very tender and falling off the bones, 10-12 minutes. Using large tongs, carefully transfer ribs to a cutting board. Let rest 5-7 minutes before cutting between bones into individual ribs.
• Serve ribs with remaining barbecue sauce on the side.

SPARERIBS WITH COFFEE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place spareribs in a large pan, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook spareribs for 1 1/2 hours, drain, and allow spareribs to cool until they can be easily handled.
• Bone spareribs and trim all visible fat. Discard bones and fat, and cut remaining meat into 1/2-inch cubes and reserve.
• Heat butter in a large saute pan, preferably with a nonstick surface. Add potatoes and onions, and cook until tender.
• Add meat and coffee barbecue sauce and cook until all ingredients are heated through. Stir in corn, caraway seeds, chives, and cilantro. Season and reserve.
• Steam asparagus until fork tender but still vibrant green. Gently stuff asparagus in place of bones in spareribs.
• To plate dish, place spareribs on plate and drizzle with a little barbecue sauce mixture.
• Heat oil in a saucepan. Add vegetable oil, onion, garlic, cilantro, chile, cumin, chile powder, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and coffee beans and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the dark brown sugar, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and ketchup to pan. Cook mixture stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half. Add the salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the mixture. Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, occasionally stirring. Strain and adjust seasonings.

RUDOLPH'S BARBECUE SPARERIBS

Steps:

• To prepare rib marinade, mix all of the above ingredients. Yield 6 ounces.
• Coat a 2 pound slab of trimmed spare ribs with approximately two ounces of rib rub. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 6 to 24 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place slab of spareribs bone side up on a cookie sheet.
• Cook for one hour, turn slab over and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and preheat broiler. Place slab on broiler pan bone side up.
• If desired, brush slab with Bar-B-Que sauce. (Rudolph's if it is available in your area)Broil bone side up approximately 3-5 minutes.
• Turn slab over and broil additional 2 minutes.

BRAISED BARBECUE PORK SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Preheat grill on high 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Clean grill with wire brush. Using soft cloth, coat grill grate lightly with vegetable oil.
• Season both sides of ribs with barbecue seasoning. Sear on grill 3-4 minutes per side; do not cook through. Transfer ribs to braising pan.
• Whisk bbq sauce and beer together in bowl until well-blended; pour over ribs in pan. Cover pan tightly with foil; place in oven.
• Bake 2 1/2-3 hours. Carefully remove foil; bake 10 additional minutes.
• Note: You'll need a braising pan.

SCRUMPTIOUS BARBECUE CHICKEN OR SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Cook onion in a little water until soft.
• Mix the remaining ingredients with onions and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Brown the meat and put into a baking dish.
• Pour sauce over the top and bake at 250 degrees F.
• for 2 1/2 hours.

BARBECUE SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Cut spareribs in serving-size portions.
• Simmer in enough water to cover plus 2 teaspoons salt for 1/2 hour.
• Mix the remaining ingredients and cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes.
• Drain ribs and place in baking pan.
• Pour sauce over ribs and bake in over 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender.
• Baste every 10 minutes with sauce.

BACKYARD BARBECUE SPARERIBS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare a medium-hot banked fire in a covered kettle style grill. Cut each slab of ribs between ribs into four pieces. Place rib-side-down over indirect heat and grill for 1 1/4 hours.
• 2. Meanwhile in a saucepan combine Ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cherry cola, vinegar, paprika, chili powder, pepper and onion; simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Brush ribs generously with sauce and continue to cook, about 20-30 minutes, basting and turning often, until ribs are nicely glazed.