Best 7 Moms Best Ribs Recipes

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Are you looking for the perfect recipe to make mouthwatering ribs that will satisfy the whole family? Look no further! In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind "Mom's Best Ribs," a dish that will transport you back to childhood memories of family dinners and backyard barbecues. From selecting the perfect cut of ribs to mastering the art of slow cooking, we'll provide step-by-step guidance and mouthwatering photographs to ensure your ribs come out tender, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone delicious. So, whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook looking to impress your loved ones, get ready to embark on a rib-cooking adventure that will leave everyone craving for more!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S BEST BRAISED PORK RIBS



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An easy recipe that promises fall-off-the-bone ribs with a rich, savory taste. Freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep. {Gluten Free Adaptable}

Provided by Maggie Zhu

Categories     Main

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 slab (1.8 kg / 4 lbs) pork ribs (, halved crosswise and cut into one-bone sections (*Footnote 1))
2 " (5 cm) ginger (, sliced)
20 g (1 oz) onion (, halved lengthwise)
1 whole nutmeg ((or 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder))
2 star anise pods
5 cloves
1/4 cup Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 pieces red fermented bean curd ((Optional))
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 red potatoes (, chopped (or waxy potatoes))
3 carrots (, chopped)
1/2 lb (230 g) green beans

Steps:

  • Add pork ribs to a large pot and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then turn to medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes while skimming the foam off the top with a spoon.
  • Add the ginger, green onion, nutmeg, star anise, cloves, and cooking wine. Turn to low heat. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Add the red fermented bean curd into a small bowl and add a few spoonfuls of hot broth from the pot. Smash with the back of a spoon until the bean curd dissolves. Pour back into the pot. Simmer uncovered for another 40 to 50 minutes, until pork turns tender but is not quite falling of the bone.
  • (Optional) Add the vegetables. Continue simmering for 15 minutes, until the vegetables turn tender.
  • Add cornstarch and 1/3 cup water into a small bowl. Whisk well until the cornstarch dissolves completely. Slowly add half of the slurry into the pot. Stir to mix well. Add more slurry and stir if you want to thicken the sauce more. Note, you might not need to add all the cornstarch slurry. (*Footnote 2)
  • Serve pork ribs with steamed white rice or noodles. Enjoy!
  • Store the pork ribs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 531 kcal, Sugar 7.1 g, Sodium 625 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 46.8 g, Cholesterol 175 mg

MOM'S 'SWEET 'N' SOURS' PORK RIBS



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My Mom's longtime recipe that she learned from my grandmother who has long passed on. Combines soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, garlic, as well as a few other simple ingredients to make a delicious sauce for sweet and sour cut ribs. Great over rice! Some say rice and this sauce is their favorite food! A Lechner family tradition!

Provided by HOWITZER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Spare Ribs

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups water
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup vinegar
2 pounds pork spareribs, cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the sugar, flour, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir in the water, soy sauce, and vinegar.
  • Place the ribs in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, cook 10 minutes, and drain.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the ribs on all sides. Mix in the sauce mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix in the garlic, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 120.1 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 2481.6 mg, Sugar 50.5 g

MOM'S STOVETOP PORK RIBS



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This is how my Brazilian mom prepares pork ribs. Boiling the ribs with the seasonings ensures that the meat will remain moist and juicy, and that the flavors will fully penetrate the meat. I hope you like these as much as I always have! Serve with lime wedges, rice and a fresh green salad.

Provided by THELMALU99

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 pork spareribs
½ cup soy sauce
10 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 lime, juiced
10 sprigs fresh parsley
ground black pepper to taste
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place the spareribs into a large pot, and fill with just enough water to cover. Add the soy sauce, garlic, rosemary, oregano, bay leaves, lime juice and 3/4 of the parsley. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered over medium heat until the water has completely evaporated, about 25 minutes.
  • When all of the water is gone, remove the bay leaves, and allow meat to brown, turning occasionally. Use a spatula to scrape up browned bits and softened garlic from the bottom of the pot, and toss them with the pork. The garlic will dissolve onto the meat. Remove the meat, and drain on paper towels. Season with black pepper and garnish with lime wedges and remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 125.2 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1326.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

MOM'S BEST RIBS



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My mom shared this recipe with me several years ago. Family and friends agree these are the best ribs they've ever tasted!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds pork baby back ribs
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons steak sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Cut ribs into serving-size pieces. Place ribs, meat side up, in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/4 hours longer or until ribs are tender, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

MOM'S OVEN-BARBECUED RIBS



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My mom made these tender ribs for special Sunday suppers when we were growing up. A few common ingredients are all you need to make the zesty sauce that coats them. My family's eyes light up when I bring a plate of these ribs to the table, and company never suspects how easy they are to prepare. -Yvonne White Williamson, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h55m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 pounds country-style pork ribs
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a greased roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Drain ribs. Spoon sauce over ribs. Cover and bake for 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer, basting once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1084mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

BETH'S MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BARBECUE RIBS (OVEN)



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I almost didn't want to share this ribs recipe because this is one of the dishes that I make that keep my sons coming back home! These can be done with baby back or regular pork ribs. I have also made split chickens this way. The ribs are tender, moist and just slide off of the bone. I know that your family will love them just as much as my family does. I noticed that some are unable to find hickory smoked salt. You can use smoked paprika or just brush the ribs with liquid smoke before applying the rub. The smoke flavor is nice because it helps give the ribs a cooked-on-the-grill flavor. Also, the easiest way to remove the membrane is to work a spoon, or I use the tips of my kitchen shears, into the bottom center of the membrane, work it back and forth to form a "pocket," then I slide my thumbs in and work the membrane off from the center outward to the ends.

Provided by BETHANY T.

Categories     Pork

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs pork ribs, membrane removed
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon hickory smoke salt, if you cannot find, you can substitute 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons Hickory liquid smoke
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce (mine is Sweet Baby Ray)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with two layers of foil, shiny side out.
  • Peel off tough membrane that covers the bony side of the ribs.
  • Season the ribs on both sides with salt and pepper. If using, divide the Hickory liquid smoke evenly over the ribs.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the light brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Apply the rub to all sides of the ribs.
  • Lay ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meaty side down. BONE SIDE DOWN FOR GRILLING!
  • Lay two layers of foil on top of ribs and roll and crimp edges tightly, edges facing up to seal.
  • Transfer to the oven and = bake for 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat is starting to shrink away from the ends of the bone.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Heat broiler.
  • Cut ribs into serving sized portions of 2 or 3 ribs.
  • Arrange on broiler pan, bony side up.
  • Brush on sauce.
  • Broil for 1 or 2 minutes until sauce is cooked on and bubbly.
  • Turn ribs over.
  • Repeat on other side.
  • Alternately, you can grill the ribs on your grill to cook on the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1229.3, Fat 77, SaturatedFat 27.9, Cholesterol 278, Sodium 872.4, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 1, Sugar 48.5, Protein 71.2

MOM'S BEST BARBECUED RIBS



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I have wonderful memories of coming home from church on Sunday and the aroma of this sauce simmering made my mouth water. This cooking method makes them fall-off-the-bone tender. Mom used regular ribs as she was feeding a family of 7, but I prefer babybacks. Regular and country-style work just as well.

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 racks of baby-back pork ribs
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons margarine
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup catsup
1 cup hot water
3 tablespoons brown sugar, see note
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

  • Note: you may use Splenda brown sugar blend in place of brown sugar.
  • Cut the ribs into sections of 3 or 4 ribs each.
  • Place on rack in roasting pan; pour boiling water in bottom of pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake in preheated 300° oven for 2 hours.
  • Prepare sauce by melting margarine in a saucepan. Add chopped onion and simmer until tender but not brown.
  • Add catsup to onions.
  • In a 2-cup measure, mix remaining ingredients, stirring well to dissolve brown sugar.
  • Add this to catsup, stirring as you bring it to boil. Turn heat very low and let sauce simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened.
  • Remove ribs from roasting pan, place on large foil-lined cookie sheet (for easier cleanup). Brush both sides generously with sauce.
  • Turn oven up to 375° and return ribs to oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • BONUS: Sauce recipe may be doubled or tripled, and remaining sauce can be stored in air-tight jar or bottle in the fridge. It keeps well for up to a month. Mine never lasts that long because I use it on everything.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 373.6, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 12.6, Protein 1

Tips:

  • To make fall-off-the-bone tender ribs, cook them low and slow. A smoker or a slow cooker are both great options. If cooking in a smoker, aim for a temperature of 225-250°F and cook for 4-6 hours. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Baste the ribs frequently with your favorite sauce or marinade. This will help keep them moist and flavorful.
  • If you're cooking the ribs in the oven, place them on a rack over a baking sheet. This will allow the fat to drip away and the ribs to crisp up.
  • For extra crispy ribs, broil them for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

No matter how you choose to cook them, ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. With a little planning and effort, you can enjoy fall-off-the-bone tender ribs that your family and friends will love. So fire up the grill, smoker, or slow cooker and get ready to enjoy some amazing ribs!

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