Best 7 Barbecued Chicken Or Spareribs Recipes

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Barbecued chicken and spareribs are two of the most popular dishes enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're having a backyard cookout or a special occasion dinner, these dishes are sure to be a hit. With so many different recipes and techniques available, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will provide you with the information you need to make the best barbecued chicken or spareribs, no matter what your skill level.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BARBECUED SPARERIBS



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My husband is a meat cutter at a supermarket and likes to find new ways to smoke or barbecue meat. Several years ago, he discovered this recipe for BBQ spareribs covered in a rich barbecued sauce. It was an instant success with our family and friends. -Bette Brotzel, Billings, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 medium onion, quartered
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, place ribs and onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover ribs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender; drain. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Arrange ribs on a rack in a broiler pan. Brush with sauce. Broil 5 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024 calories, Fat 64g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 255mg cholesterol, Sodium 2141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 62g protein.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BARBECUE SPARERIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

For the marinade:
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 4-to-5-pound racks pork spareribs
For the rub:
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the barbecue sauce:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 3/4 cups apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup ketchup
1 cup pineapple preserves
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke

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.

SPICY BBQ CHICKEN



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The traditional BBQ sauce for grilled chicken (or ribs!) that everyone has had at some point -- very tasty with a little extra personality. You will not regret cooking!

Provided by chefmommyof4

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup ketchup
⅓ cup vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Mix in ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Place chicken on grill. Brush constantly with the sauce and cook 8 to 15 minutes on each side, depending on size of piece, until juices run clear. Discard any remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 679.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

BARBECUED CHICKEN AND RIBS



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Try this delicious recipe for barbecued chicken and ribs for the perfect picnic fare.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 cups barbecue sauce, plus more for basting and serving
9 racks baby-back ribs (each 7 ribs), cut into 3- and 4-rib sections
3 whole chickens (4 pounds each), each cut into 6 pieces

Steps:

  • Heat ovens to 325 degrees and 350 degrees. Coat the bottoms of two large roasting pans with enough sauce to cover. Add chicken to one pan and ribs to the other. Coat chicken and ribs with remaining sauce.
  • Bake ribs at 325 degrees until cooked through, about 1 hour. Bake chicken at 350 degrees until cooked through, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Prepare a charcoal or gas grill. Place chicken and ribs on grill, discarding remaining sauce in roasting pans. Grill chicken and ribs, turning and basting frequently with more sauce until well browned and heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan heat sauce to serve with chicken and sauce.

SCRUMPTIOUS BARBECUE CHICKEN OR SPARERIBS



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Make and share this Scrumptious Barbecue Chicken or Spareribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lubie

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h50m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup onion, chopped
5 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup cooking oil
3/4 cup catsup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 2006.8, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 25.9, Protein 26.7

BARBECUED SPARERIBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 9h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean pork spareribs, well trimmed
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon thin soy sauce
1 tablespoon black soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ground bean sauce
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice cooking wine
1 tablespoon oyster flavored sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 tablespoons honey
Cilantro sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • Cut the spare ribs into 2 equal pieces. Remove any visible fat pockets. Lightly score the spareribs in the meat side and place them in a large, shallow bowl. Sprinkle sugar on both sides of ribs, using more on the meaty side. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes. Pour off any excess liquid. In a small bowl combine the thin and black soy sauces, hoisin sauce, bean sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, sesame oil and pepper and stir to combine. Pour over the spareribs, making sure that the spareribs are well-coated. Loosely cover the ribs with plastic wrap and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Just before roasting, use your hands to spread honey on the spareribs, especially on the meaty side. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Place a rack in a roasting pan and add enough water so that the water reaches a depth of 1/2- inch in the pan. Place the marinated spareribs meat-side up on the rack, leaving about 1-inch of space between the 2 pieces. Carefully place the pan in the oven and roast 30 minutes. Monitor the water level in the broiler pan to make sure it never falls below 1/4-inch. Carefully remove the roasting pan of ribs from the oven. Preheat the broiler. Place the roasting pan of ribs 4 inches from the heat and broil 5 to 10 minutes or until the spareribs have a sugar crust similar to the crust on a baked ham. Carefully remove the spareribs from the oven and set on a platter to cool 15 minutes. Cut the spareribs into individual ribs and serve immediately or at room temperature. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

BARBECUE SAUCE FOR CHOPS, WINGS, SPARERIBS



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Another favorite 1960 recipe from one of my old recipe cards. A great basic barbecue sauce for pork chops, chicken wings, or spareribs using ingredients readily available in most pantries. No precooking of the sauce is required but you can simmer it for 10 to 15 minutes if you like. Or, just mix the sauce ingredients together, pour over the meat, and bake. Adjust seasonings to taste. You can add garlic powder or minced garlic if you like. A good make ahead for next day barbecue.

Provided by foodtvfan

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

pork chop, chicken wings, spareribs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
1 dash celery salt
garlic powder (optional) or garlic clove, minced (optional)
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from pork chops, remove tips from chicken wings, cut spareribs into serving pieces.
  • There should be enough meat to cover the bottom of 9"x13" pan in a single layer.
  • Even though precooking of the meat is not required, I usually parboil spareribs to get rid of excess fat, and brown pork chops, drain the fat, and deglaze the browning pan with some of the sauce.
  • Combine all the sauce ingredients.
  • Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes (optional).
  • Pour sauce over chops, wings, or ribs.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 75 to 90 minutes or until meat is tender and thoroughly cooked.
  • Baking time will depend on quantity, type of meat, and thickness.
  • Baste occasionally and turn over at least once.
  • Place meat on a serving dish.
  • Pour balance of sauce into a bowl.
  • Skim off any excess grease, or chill the sauce to allow the fat to solidify on top so it will be easier to remove.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1365.2, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 69, Protein 1.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat: For chicken, use bone-in, skin-on breasts or thighs. For ribs, use spare ribs or baby back ribs.
  • Prepare the meat properly: For chicken, remove the skin and excess fat. For ribs, remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
  • Use a good marinade or rub: This will help to flavor the meat and keep it moist during cooking.
  • Cook the meat over indirect heat: This will help to prevent the meat from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat: Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and ribs are done when they reach an internal temperature of 195 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meat rest before serving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Barbecued chicken and ribs are delicious and versatile dishes that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can create mouthwatering barbecue chicken or ribs that will be the hit of your next party or gathering.

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