Best 12 Grandmas Barbecue Spareribs Recipes

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In the vast realm of culinary delights, barbecue spareribs reign supreme as a dish that evokes cherished memories and tantalizes taste buds. Often associated with warm summer gatherings and family reunions, grandmothers have perfected the art of creating these succulent ribs that hold a special place in our hearts. With a smoky and flavorful crust, tender meat that falls off the bone, and a tantalizing aroma that fills the air, grandmas' barbecue spareribs have become a culinary masterpiece passed down through generations. Join us as we explore the secrets behind this beloved dish, unraveling the techniques and ingredients that transform ordinary ribs into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S FALL OFF THE BONE BBQ COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS



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My Grandma's recipe for country style pork ribs baked in the oven are literally fall-off-the-bone tender and topped with jammy sweet onions in a homemade BBQ sauce.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 pounds bone-in country style pork ribs
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium yellow onions (, sliced 3/8" thick)
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup dry sherry wine
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic (, pressed or minced)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack. Working in batches, season the pork ribs on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper and lightly toss in flour. Transfer the ribs to the baking sheet and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a large cast iron skillet or dutch oven (with a lid) over medium/medium high heat. When the oil is warm and shimmering, brown the ribs in batches, turning on all sides until golden, about 15-20 minutes per batch. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan or the ribs will steam and won't get that delicious golden crust.
  • Transfer the browned ribs back to the baking sheet and wipe any burned pieces out of the pan. Add the remaining oil, and continue browning the rest of the ribs.
  • While the ribs are cooking, mix the BBQ sauce ingredients together and preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Add all of the ribs back to the dutch oven, snuggling them evenly together. Scatter the tops with the sliced onions. Whisk the BBQ sauce and pour evenly over the onions and ribs.
  • Cover tightly with the lid and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the onions are soft and jammy and the pork is tender. Midway through cooking, I usually open the oven and spoon the sauce over the ribs and onions.
  • Skim any excess fat from the sauce if needed (depending on how fatty the ribs are) and serve hot with au gratin or mashed potatoes with the sauce and onions spooned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Sodium 837 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BARBECUE RIBS



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This recipe is easier than it sounds. I usually cook the ribs the day before and grill them for a quick dinner the next night. FYI: the sauce is much better after it is cooked. It is not a dipping sauce.

Provided by SEEsign

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Spare Ribs

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 715.3 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

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.

GRANDMA'S BARBECUE SPARERIBS



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My Grandma makes these for me and I love them... She originally got the recipe out of a cookbook (circa 1934). They are easy to make and fall off the bone delicious!

Provided by JCrosgrey

Categories     Meat

Time 2h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs spareribs
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup ketchup
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put ribs into a large baking pan, cover with approximately 1 cup of water.
  • Sprinkle tops with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Chop onion and sauté in oil. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over the ribs and continue baking for 1 hour.
  • Remove foil and cook approximately 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1063.6, Fat 75.7, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 274.3, Sodium 1135, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21.9, Protein 67.7

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.

GRANDMA'S CHOPPED BARBECUE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 6h15m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (9-pound) boneless pork shoulder, skin trimmed
8 cloves garlic, smashed
2 to 3 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup seafood boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sunny's Pork Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped Vidalia onion
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup Sriracha
2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • With the tip of a knife, make 8 (2-inch) pockets all around the pork and insert a smashed garlic clove in each.
  • In a small bowl, combine the seafood boil seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning all over the pork then let rest at room temperature up to 2 hours.
  • Place the pork in the bottom of a roasting pan and add enough vegetable stock to fill it to an inch deep. Cover very tightly with several layers of aluminum foil, getting the seal tight is really key here. The steam being locked in breaks down the pork to make it pull-worthy.
  • Roast the pork, covered, in the oven for 2 hours then pull back the aluminum foil a bit and prick with a fork. If it is tender, remove the aluminum foil and a place back in the oven for 1 more hour. If it isn't tender yet, cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour more, making sure to add more stock if needed. Once tender remove the aluminum foil all together. If the liquid evaporates here, it's ok; it has done its job. Remove from oven then let rest at room temperature, then chop down to small chunks and mix with enough of Sunny's Pork Sauce, recipe follows to make it wet or dry to your taste.
  • In a saucepot on medium-low heat, add the oil. Add the onions, garlic, and season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook until both are tender, but not browned and then add the ketchup, vinegar, orange juice, and Sriracha. Taste and then add the sugar, to taste. This should be a loose sauce. Refrigerate or use right away.

OVEN-BARBECUED SPARERIBS



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ONE of my family's favorites, this dish is often at the heart of our special meals. All our married children live nearby, so we have family gatherings often. Whenever I prepare these spareribs, I need a large quantity - most everyone asks for seconds. -LaVerna Mjones, Moorhead, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pounds pork spareribs
3 cups ketchup
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 to 5 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional

Steps:

  • Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain ribs; pour sauce over all. , Cover and bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer, basting several times with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 884 calories, Fat 48g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 1231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

BARBECUE SPARERIBS



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This is a recipe from "Best of the Best in Arkansas" which I have modified for our taste. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 lbs spareribs
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups catsup
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons escoffier sauce or 2 tablespoons any steak sauce
1 dash liquid smoke
1 dash red pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2158.2, Fat 137.8, SaturatedFat 50.5, Cholesterol 548.5, Sodium 1733.4, Carbohydrate 95.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 91, Protein 133.9

GRANDMA'S BBQ SAUCE



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Use to baste chicken or fish.

Provided by DRFHRLAW

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
½ medium onion, diced
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix ketchup, water, onion, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, chili powder, and pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 124.5 mg

EASY BARBECUED SPARE RIBS



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A super-flavorful dry rub infuses these ribs with spice, while the barbecue sauce adds a hint of sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper
1 rack (5 pounds) pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat, rinsed, and patted dry
1 can (14 ounces) tomato puree
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine spices with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; reserve 1 tablespoon of the mixture for the sauce. Rub both sides of ribs with remaining mixture.
  • Place ribs, fatty side up, on a rimmed baking sheet, and cover tightly with foil; bake until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (There will be hot liquid in baking sheet when removed from oven.)
  • Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small saucepan, combine tomato puree, honey, Worcestershire, garlic, reserved spice mixture, and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat grill to medium. Cut ribs into 4 equal parts. Brush ribs generously with barbecue sauce; grill until charred in spots, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with remaining sauce.

GRANDMA MERTZ'S INSPIRED COUNTRY-STYLE SPARE RIBS



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Both of my grandmas were wonderful cooks, albeit with totally different styles & dishes. How lucky was I to grow up with them both! The smell of these spare ribs baking in the oven make me feel as if I'm back in my Grandma Mertz's kitchen. I've never had any I like even close as much as these -- they will fall apart & melt in...

Provided by Michelle Koletar/Mertz

Categories     Ribs

Time 3h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 c water
1 c ketchup
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp vinegar
1/2 c lemon juice, fresh
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp dry mustard
8-10 country style spare ribs

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 275 degrees. Salt (lightly) & pepper spare ribs w/ some water for about 30/45 mins to get rid of some of the fat. Put spare ribs in a different baking pan or get rid of all water & grease & use same one.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cook all other ingredients in a pan on stove & bring to boil. Reduce to simmer.
  • 3. Pour the bbq mixture over the spareribs. Bake for about 3 hours, turning over once. You will note the meat becomes extremely tender & the tops will begin to get a bit brown. Keep basting the sauce over to ensure they stay nice & moist. That's it! I love to serve w/ sweet potato casserole & baked corn or a baked potato & then I put the yummy sauce on the potato 2. :) Enjoy!

AUNT ROSIE'S OVEN-BARBECUED SPARERIBS



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 slabs of lean spareribs, about 4 pounds each
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 cups tomato ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or more, according to taste
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Sprinkle spareribs with salt and pepper. Arrange slabs in each of two large baking dishes. Bake one hour in oven. Turn ribs and bake 10 minutes longer. Pour off fat.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the garlic and onions. Cook, stirring, until onions are wilted. Add the ketchup, soy sauce, chili powder, Tabasco sauce, vinegar and sugar. There should be about three cups of sauce. Bring to a boil and let simmer about five minutes.
  • Brush each slab of ribs on the underside with sauce and return to oven, brushed side up. Bake 30 minutes, brushing every 10 minutes on the same side with the sauce.
  • Turn the ribs. Brush generously with all the remaining sauce. Return to the oven and bake 30 minutes.
  • Cut the spareribs into individual rib servings. Serve hot or cold.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Select high-quality pork spareribs that are meaty and have a good amount of fat marbling. This will ensure tender and flavorful ribs.
  • Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to allow the marinade to penetrate better. Cut the ribs into individual pieces if desired.
  • Make a flavorful marinade: Use a combination of spices, herbs, and liquids to create a flavorful marinade. Common ingredients include brown sugar, garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin, and apple cider vinegar. Let the ribs marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Slow-cook the ribs: The best way to achieve fall-off-the-bone ribs is to slow-cook them. This can be done in a smoker, oven, or slow cooker. Cook the ribs until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
  • Baste the ribs: Basting the ribs during cooking helps to keep them moist and flavorful. Use the reserved marinade, barbecue sauce, or a mixture of both. Baste the ribs every 30 minutes or so.
  • Let the ribs rest: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in more tender and flavorful ribs.

Conclusion:

Grandma's barbecue spareribs are a classic dish that is sure to please everyone at your next gathering. With a little planning and effort, you can create tender, flavorful ribs that will melt in your mouth. So fire up the grill or oven and give this recipe a try today!

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