Best 12 Grilled Spare Ribs With Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our exploration of the culinary art of crafting grilled spare ribs slathered in a tantalizing barbecue sauce. We will guide you through a delectable journey of flavors, textures, and aromas, as we uncover the secrets to creating this mouthwatering dish. From selecting the perfect ribs to mastering the art of grilling, and finally, choosing the most delectable barbecue sauce, we will provide you with all the essential knowledge to create a grilled spare rib experience that will leave you craving for more.

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

SOUTHERN GRILLED BARBECUED RIBS



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These ribs will have the smoky flavor without all the grilling time. It takes just 30 minutes on the grill to give the ribs that smoky flavor Southerners expect. You can use this recipe for spare ribs too, just bake for 15 minutes longer.

Provided by MYSST

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds baby back pork ribs
⅔ cup water
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
½ cup cider vinegar
⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup prepared mustard
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ribs in two 10x15 inch roasting pans. Pour water and red wine vinegar into a bowl, and stir. Pour diluted vinegar over ribs and cover with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Baste the ribs with their juices halfway through cooking.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together ketchup, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, butter, brown sugar, hot pepper sauce, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer barbeque sauce for 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • Lightly oil preheated grill. Transfer ribs from the oven to the grill, discarding cooking liquid. Grill over medium heat for 15 minutes, turning ribs once. Baste ribs generously with barbeque sauce, and grill 8 minutes. Turn ribs, baste again with barbeque sauce, and grill 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 132.2 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 721.1 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

GRILLED SPARE RIBS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE



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Wrapped in foil, the spiced ribs oven-cook in intense heat; the foil locks in their moisture for supremely tender results. On with the sauce and over to the grill, and they're ready.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slabs pork spare ribs (2 1/2 pounds each)
2 tablespoons chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil, for grates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season ribs with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stack slabs on a double layer of aluminum foil; wrap tightly. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook until meat is fork-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make barbecue sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, cayenne, and desired variation (see below). Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thick, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. Carefully remove ribs from foil, pouring off any accumulated liquid. Brush ribs generously with sauce; grill until charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with extra sauce, if desired.

BEST BARBECUE RIBS EVER



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 racks baby back ribs
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal. Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter. Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred. Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. Serve hot.

FOOLPROOF RIBS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE



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Ina Garten's secret to perfect grilled ribs: Cook them in the oven first! "There are two great benefits of this method. First, instead of fussing with the heat of the coals, all I have to do is put the ribs in the oven, set a timer and forget about them. Second (and even better): I can make them ahead! Early in the day, I'll roast the ribs, and just before serving, I'll fire up the grill and barbecue them. All the fun of cooking outdoors and I never need to call 911!"

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 pounds Danish baby back ribs (4 racks) or St. Louis ribs (2 racks)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 recipe Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large onion)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 cup (10 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup honey
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup (8 ounces) hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • Place the ribs on the sheet pan meat-side up and sprinkle them with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour the barbecue sauce generously on each rack and cover the ribs loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 1/2 hours for baby backs and 1 3/4 hours for St. Louis ribs, until the meat is very tender when tested with a fork. As soon as the ribs are out of the oven, spread them generously with additional barbecue sauce. Grill right away or refrigerate to grill later.
  • About 40 minutes before you want to serve, heat a charcoal grill with a layer of hot coals or heat a gas grill to medium-high heat. After the charcoal turns gray, brush the cooking grate with oil to keep the ribs from sticking. Place the ribs on the grill ribs-side down, put the lid on top (be sure both vents are open!) and grill for 5 minutes. Turn the ribs meat-side down, put the lid back on and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board and cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow the ribs to rest for 10 minutes. Cut into ribs and serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat, add the onions and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili powder, cumin and pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Use immediately or pour into a container and refrigerate for several weeks.

GRILLED BEEF RIBS WITH SWEET-AND-STICKY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Fourth of July     Beef Rib     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup honey
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice
2 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 racks beef back ribs (about 9 pounds total), each rack cut in half
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped celery
1 onion, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
2 whole bay leaves
10 whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in large deep saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until very thick, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Cool sauce. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Place ribs in heavy large pot. Add celery, onion, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns and 1 tablespoon salt. Add enough water to cover ribs and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Using tongs, remove rib racks from pot. Cool slightly. Cut between bones into individual ribs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush ribs with some of sauce. Grill ribs until brown and thickly glazed, occasionally turning and basting with more sauce, about 10 minutes.

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.

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.

SIZZLING SPARE RIBS WITH BBQ SAUCE



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Some like it hot, so sizzle your ribs with BBQ sauce

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 x 500g packs pork spare ribs
1 bunch of spring onions , roughly chopped (green stems and all)
1 Scotch bonnet chilli , seeded and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
6 tbsp Appleton rum
6 tbsp demerara sugar
6 tbsp dark soy sauce
6 tbsp clear honey
6 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp ground allspice

Steps:

  • Tip the ribs into a big bowl (not a metal one) and throw in the spring onions, chilli and garlic. Now spoon all the remaining ingredients over the ribs and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Get your hands in the bowl and turn the ribs over and over again until they're coated in the sauce. (You can keep the ribs uncooked - tightly covered - in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for several months.)
  • Cook the ribs over a moderate barbecue for 20-30 minutes depending on their size, turning them over frequently and brushing with sauce each time. The turning and brushing is important, so that all four sides of each rib get encrusted with the sauce, which builds up like a lacquer. If you have any leftover sauce at the end, heat it up in a pan and pour it over the ribs just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 3.09 milligram of sodium

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.

GRILLED SPARE RIBS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE



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Make and share this Grilled Spare Ribs With Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by scarley

Categories     Pork

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pork spare rib racks (2 1/2 pounds each)
2 tablespoons chili powder
coarse salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
chopped chipotle chile in adobo, and
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
oil, for grates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season ribs with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stack slabs on a double layer of aluminum foil; wrap tightly. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook until meat is fork-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make barbecue sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, cayenne, and desired variation (see ingredients above). Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thick, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. Carefully remove ribs from foil, pouring off any accumulated liquid. Brush ribs generously with sauce; grill until charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with extra sauce, if desired.
  • Helpful Hint.
  • The base of our three sauces is made with ketchup, vinegar, onion, garlic, and cayenne. Add one of the variations for a sweet, spicy, or smoky sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.4, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 764.1, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 14.7, Protein 1.5

BARBECUE RECIPES GRILLED PORK SPARERIBS



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Make and share this Barbecue Recipes Grilled Pork Spareribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Pork

Time P1DT1m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 lbs spareribs (loin back ribs)
2 cups beer
1 cup honey
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut ribs into serving pieces, allowing about 3/4 lb. per serving.
  • Brown ribs over hot coals or in heavy skillet on your kitchen range.
  • Mix together remainder of ingredients. Pour over ribs and allow to stand for 24 hours.
  • Remove ribs from sauce, retaining sauce for basting.
  • Either thread ribs, accordian style, on a spit or lay them on the grill. Either way, a drip pan or foil should be placed on coals to prevent flare-ups from the fat drippings.
  • Baste with barbecue sauce and cook long and slowly, about 1-1/2 hours.
  • Ribs can also be marinated before cooking and the marinade used as a basting sauce.
  • After ribs are cook, pour on remaining sauce and serve.
  • To save time and insure moistness, parboil ribs before grilling, by cooking in boiling water for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1508.7, Fat 103.3, SaturatedFat 37.8, Cholesterol 411.4, Sodium 336.7, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 34.9, Protein 99.4

GRILLED PORK SPARERIBS WITH SODA BOTTLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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To make this pork ribs recipe, you'll use indirect heat. Serve these grilled ribs with homemade barbecue sauce made with Coca-Cola or ginger ale.

Provided by Brigid Washington

Categories     Pork Rib     Pepper     Garlic     Paprika     Dinner     Lunch     Appetizer     Grill/Barbecue     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Summer     Father's Day     Fourth of July     Memorial Day     Labor Day     Juneteenth

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup Diamond Crystal or 2 Tbsp. Morton kosher salt
2 tsp. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp. granulated garlic
1 tsp. paprika
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 rack St. Louis-style pork spareribs (2½-3½ lb.)
½ cup Spicy Cola Barbecue Sauce or Ginger-Mustard Barbecue Sauce, plus more for serving
Vegetable oil (for grill)

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.

Tips:

  • To ensure tender and juicy ribs, choose spare ribs with good marbling.
  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs before cooking to allow the rub and smoke to penetrate the meat better.
  • Use a flavorful rub to enhance the taste of the ribs. Experiment with different spices and herbs to create your own unique blend.
  • Cook the ribs slowly and low over indirect heat. This will help to render the fat and connective tissue, resulting in fall-off-the-bone ribs.
  • Baste the ribs with barbecue sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking to add flavor and moisture.
  • Let the ribs rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making them even more tender.

Conclusion:

Grilled spare ribs are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little time and effort, you can make fall-off-the-bone ribs that will impress your friends and family. So fire up the grill and get cooking!

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