Best 8 Plum Barbecued Spareribs Recipes

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Plum barbecued spareribs are a classic summer dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at your next barbecue or potluck. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will be the star of the show. Whether you prefer to cook your spareribs in the oven, on the grill, or in a slow cooker, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. So grab your apron and let's get started!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RIBS WITH PLUM SAUCE



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I found the recipe for this tangy-sweet basting sauce when a surplus of plums sent me searching for new ideas to use all the fruit. In summer, I like to finish the ribs on the grill, brushing on the sauce, after first baking them in the oven. - Marie Hoyer, Hodgenville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 to 6 pounds pork spareribs
3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup plum jam or apricot preserves
3/4 cup honey
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; place with bone side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until ribs are tender; drain. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; brush some of the sauce over ribs. Bake at 350° or grill over medium heat, uncovered, 30 minutes longer, turning and basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 948 calories, Fat 53g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 2005mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 55g protein.

STU'S BAKED BBQ RIBS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup smoked paprika
1 mounded tablespoon ground black pepper
1 mounded tablespoon garlic powder
1 mounded tablespoon onion powder
Kosher salt
2 racks spareribs
1/3 cup yellow mustard
1 cup BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Lay the ribs onto the prepared sheet pan and season on both sides with salt. With the meat side of the ribs face down, brush with half of the mustard and sprinkle over half of the seasoning mix. Turn the ribs over, so the meat side now faces up, and use the remaining mustard and seasoning mix on the other side. Bake the ribs meat-side up until they are very tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove from the oven and spread the ribs with half of the BBQ sauce. Return the sheet pan to the oven for another 30 minutes, allowing the sauce on top to become sticky and delicious.
  • Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and allow them to rest for a few minutes before slicing into individual ribs. Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

PORK SPARERIBS IN PLUM SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork Spareribs in Plum Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susie T

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 pork spareribs
1 (7 ounce) jar plum sauce
1 green capsicum, sliced
1 large onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Place pork on a greased roasting tray.
  • Brush on plenty of plum sauce on both sides.
  • Spread vegetables over the pork and simply roast in the oven at 180°C for about 40-45 minutes turning once or until browned and caramelized.

PLUM BARBECUE SAUCE



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from Cooking Light, this zesty sauce can be brushed over food after it's cooked or during the last minute or two of cook time. Serve with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin or burgers. Or add to a slow cooker with pork or beef roast. Smoky chipotle chile powder is a fine substitute for smoked paprika.

Provided by LainieBug

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups chopped plums (about 6)
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and simmer 15 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Cool 10 minutes, then place mixture in a food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Serving size: 2 tablespoons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1403.1, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 65.6, Protein 4.1

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.

PLUM-GLAZED COUNTRY RIBS



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When planning to make ribs one day, I remembered that a friend had given me homemade plum jelly. I stirred some into the sauce for a pleasant fruity accent. -Ila Mae Alderman, Galax, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 to 4-1/2 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 jar (12 to 13 ounces) plum preserves or preserves of your choice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place ribs in two ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes; drain. , In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Set aside 3/4 cup sauce for serving., Brush ribs with some of the remaining sauce. Bake, uncovered, until ribs are tender, 30-45 minutes, turning and basting frequently with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

RIBS WITH PLUM SAUCE



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These ribs are so good. Can also be made into appetizers. Don't remember where I got the recipe. Maybe TOH. These ribs are excellent.

Provided by Baby Chevelle

Categories     Pork

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 -6 lbs spareribs
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup plum jam or 3/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup honey
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Cut ribs in bite size pieces; place bone down on a rack in a shallow pan.
  • Cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour, at 350 degrees.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and brush over ribs.
  • Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes, brushing occasionally with sauce.
  • These can also be made on the grill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1765.9, Fat 114.5, SaturatedFat 42, Cholesterol 457.1, Sodium 2377.3, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 55.2, Protein 113.9

SLOW-COOKER PLUM BARBECUE SHORT RIBS



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Beef short ribs come out of the slow cooker tender and flavorful. Plum preserves add a sweet twist to the barbecue sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 lb beef short ribs
1 large sweet onion (Bermuda, Maui or Spanish), cut in half, sliced
1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
3/4 cup plum preserves
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook ribs in oil (in batches if necessary) 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place onion and ribs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook remaining ingredients over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened.
  • Drain excess liquid from slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 25 to 35 minutes longer or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1160 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality spare ribs for the best results.
  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs before cooking to ensure tender meat.
  • Use a flavorful rub to enhance the taste of the ribs. Experiment with different spices and herbs to find a blend you enjoy.
  • Cook the ribs low and slow to achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Smoking or braising are excellent methods for cooking spare ribs.
  • Baste the ribs with a delicious sauce during cooking to add moisture and flavor.
  • Rest the ribs before serving to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Plum barbecued spare ribs are a tantalizing dish that combines sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. The tender meat falls off the bone, and the delicious sauce adds an extra layer of flavor. Whether you choose to smoke, braise, or grill the ribs, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. So fire up your grill or smoker and get ready to enjoy a delicious and memorable meal!

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