Best 12 Sticky Molasses Spareribs Recipes

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Are you craving a succulent and flavorful main course that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than sticky molasses spareribs! This delectable dish combines the tender texture of pork ribs with a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce made from molasses, spices, and other aromatic ingredients. Whether you prefer slow-cooking in your oven, grilling them to perfection, or using a smoker for that authentic smoky flavor, sticky molasses spareribs are sure to be a hit. Let's dive into the world of sticky molasses spareribs and explore the best ways to prepare this mouthwatering dish.

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MOLASSES STICKY BUNS RECIPE



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This molasses sticky buns recipe includes a deliciously soft dough that works well with whole grain flour and a rich, buttery molasses sauce.

Provided by Crosby's Molasses

Categories     Muffins & Quick Breads

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4-4 1/2 cups flour plus more for kneading
1/3 cup sugar
½ tsp salt
Scant 3 Tbsp quick rise yeast
Scant ½ cup butter
1 2/3 cups milk
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup Crosby's Fancy Molasses
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup butter, softened
½ cup sugar
1½ Tbsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
  • Melt the butter and whisk it into the milk and eggs, then stir it into the flour mixture.
  • Mix to combine and knead the dough until it's smooth and springy, adding up to 2/3 cup more flour if necessary.
  • Form into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, turn to coat, and cover. Leave to rise until doubled (30 min to an hour, depending on the temperature in your kitchen).
  • Line a 9" by 13" pan with parchment paper. Cut the paper large enough so it goes up the sides of the pan too.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter, water and molasses to a boil. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • When the dough has risen to double its size, punch it down, roll out into a rectangle (about 11″x 15″) and spread/sprinkle with the filling.
  • Roll up (not too tight) from the long side, pinching to seal. Slice into 1 ½" rounds. Place rolls, cut side down, in the molasses sauce.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in dish for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

STICKY HOISIN SPARERIBS



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Make and share this Sticky Hoisin Spareribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Arlyn Osborne

Categories     Pork

Time 6h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 rack pork spareribs (3-4 pounds)
6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
4 garlic cloves, grated
sesame seeds, for garnish
sliced scallion, for garnish
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Remove the membrane from the rack of spareribs, then cut into individual ribs. Place the ribs in a large resealable bag.
  • Whisk to combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, sriracha, ginger, Chinese five-spice, red gel food coloring and garlic in a medium bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade and pour the remaining marinade into the bag with the ribs. Seal the bag and massage to coat the ribs with the marinade. Place the bag on a small baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Remove the ribs from the marinade and discard the liquid. Place the ribs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking, brushing with the reserved marinade every 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked through and well browned, 40 to 50 minutes more.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds, scallions and lime wedges.

SWEET AND STICKY PORK RIBS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pounds pork spareribs
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the ribs: Place the ribs in a roasting pan, cutting the racks in half to fit if necessary. Combine the garlic, rosemary, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt and cayenne in a small bowl, and rub the mixture evenly all over the ribs. Allow the ribs to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Pour 1/2 cup water into the roasting pan and cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Roast the ribs until the meat is very tender and separate easily from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. While the ribs are roasting make the BBQ sauce.
  • For the sauce: Place the balsamic vinegar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to medium and cook the vinegar until it is reduced by a third, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, molasses, Worcestershire, hot sauce and salt. Bring the the sauce back to a boil then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • To finish, remove the ribs from the oven and transfer to 2 aluminum-foil-lined baking sheets. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Brush both sides of the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce and bake uncovered for 10 minutes, until the sauce is browned and sizzling. Allow the ribs to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

MOLASSES-GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS



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My husband grills up his luscious ribs recipe for our family of five at least once a month in the summer. The sweet-and-sour barbecue sauce is the perfect condiment for the moist tender meat. Serve it with other finger-licking foods like corn on the cob. -Kim Braley, Dunedin, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4-1/2 pounds pork baby back ribs
1 bottle (2 liters) cola
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
BARBECUE SAUCE:
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the ribs in large resealable plastic bags; add cola. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard cola. Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Combine the seasonings; rub over ribs. , Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place ribs over pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 hour, or until tender, turning occasionally. , In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce ingredients. Brush over ribs; grill, covered, over medium heat 10-20 minutes longer or until browned, turning and basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1218 calories, Fat 69g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 275mg cholesterol, Sodium 1189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (85g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 57g protein.

STICKY SPARE RIBS CASSEROLE



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Cook ribs over a mix of red cabbage and tart apples in this easy one-pot pork dinner.

Provided by Magdalena Wszelaki

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Pork Rib     Pork     Dinner     Molasses     Spice     Cabbage     Dried Fruit     Apple

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon smoked salt or sea salt
2 1/2-3 pounds pork spare ribs rack
1 small head of red cabbage (about 2 pounds), shredded
2 unpeeled Fuji apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6-8 green onions, diced
1/4 cup dried unsweetened cherries (optional)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ghee or lard, melted
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
Special Equipment:
6-quart Dutch oven or a large casserole with lid

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a medium bowl, make the marinade by whisking together the mustard, molasses, five-spice powder, and salt.
  • Pat the ribs dry, remove the membrane, and cut the rack in half. Place the ribs in a baking pan and rub with the marinade on both sides.
  • In the Dutch oven, toss the cabbage, apples, green onions, cherries, cider vinegar, ghee, and salt.
  • Place the ribs on top of the vegetables, meaty side up, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
  • Carefully remove the lid so the steam does not burn you, and switch the oven to broil; broil the ribs for another 10 minutes or until they are brown. Remove from the oven and let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

PINEAPPLE AND MOLASSES SPARERIBS



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Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 pork spareribs
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 green Thai chilies or other small hot chilies, roughly chopped
1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 tablespoons molasses
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick, broken into shards
1 onion, peeled and cut into eighths
1/2 cup canned pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a large plastic bag and set aside. In a bowl, combine lime zest and juice, soy sauce, chilies, ginger, oil and 2 tablespoons molasses. Add star anise, cinnamon, onion and pineapple juice, and stir to mix well. Add contents of bowl to bag, seal bag well, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove ribs from refrigerator, and pour contents of bag, including marinade, into a roasting pan. Allow ribs to come to room temperature. Cover pan tightly with foil, place in oven, and bake for 1 hour, turning ribs once halfway through cooking. Remove pan from oven (leave oven on), discard foil, and carefully spoon only the liquid from pan into a saucepan. Return pan to oven, and continue to bake ribs uncovered.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons molasses to saucepan, and place over medium heat. Cook until mixture is foamy and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove ribs from oven, and pour sauce over them, turning ribs until they are well coated. Transfer to a large platter, and serve.

STICKY RIBS



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut into individual bones
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces light beer
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare a charcoal grill using the snake method: Stack the unlit charcoals around the perimeter of the grill, about halfway, then light the first few at one end so the snake begins to burn slowly. (This results in a controlled 325 to 350 degrees F heat; see Cook's Note.) Fill a metal loaf pan with about 1 cup water and place it next to the coals for additional moisture.
  • Season the ribs liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the beer, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, a small pinch of salt and about 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium saucepan and whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer over direct heat and cook until reduced by a third, about 30 minutes.
  • Place the ribs bone-side down on the grill over indirect heat. Close the grill and cook, brushing the ribs with the glaze every 30 minutes to an hour, until an instant-read thermometer registers 200 degrees F, 3 to 3.5 hours. (Make sure to keep the temperature of the grill between 275 to 350 degrees F.)
  • Take the ribs off the grill, wrap in aluminum foil and let rest 10 to 15 minutes. Bring the remaining glaze back to a simmer over direct heat for several minutes. Garnish the ribs with the cilantro and serve with the remaining glaze on the side.
  • (Alternatively, you can bake the ribs on a rimmed baking sheet in a 300 degrees F oven for 3 to 3.5 hours.)

STICKY MOLASSES SPARERIBS



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Make these delicious sticky honey-molasses spareribs as spicy as you like with more cayenne pepper in the dry rub.

Provided by Smithfield(R)

Categories     Smithfield®

Time 4h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup light brown sugar
4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
½ cup honey
½ cup light molasses
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 racks Smithfield® Extra Tender Pork Spareribs, membrane removed
1 cup Handful hickory or apple wood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained
¾ cup apple juice, in a spray bottle

Steps:

  • About one hour before smoking, make the dry rub. Combine all ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Pat ribs dry with paper towels; generously coat both sides of ribs with rub. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Cool to room temperature; cover and refrigerate.
  • Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 250 to 300 degrees F. Add drained wood chips, if using.
  • Place the ribs, meaty side up, over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.
  • Continue cooking ribs for 1 to 2 hours more over indirect heat, until very tender, spraying with apple juice every 20 to 30 minutes. Add more coals as needed to maintain temperature for a charcoal grill.
  • Place ribs over direct heat on grill and brush with sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce is set. Turn ribs and repeat with more sauce.
  • Serve ribs with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2932.4 calories, Carbohydrate 90.8 g, Cholesterol 727 mg, Fat 220.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 141.8 g, SaturatedFat 69 g, Sodium 1933.8 mg, Sugar 76.7 g

EASY GRILLED STICKY RIBS



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I'm showing you my favorite way to grill ribs, which of course, is not the same as barbecued ribs. Those are cooked low and slow in a smoker and served as-is, with BBQ sauce on the side. Whereas, these are cooked first, then sliced, and then each rib is glazed with our beautiful sticky sauce on the grill.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     BBQ & Grilled Pork Ribs

Time 5h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons kosher salt
4 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 racks baby back pork ribs
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for dry rub together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Line a large sheet pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place rack of ribs on the prepared pan, bone side down. Poke all over with a sharp knife. Make shallow slits across at an angle, and then repeat the opposite way; this allows the dry rub to penetrate. Coat on both sides with rub; flip back over, ensuring the bone side is down. Wrap tightly with foil.
  • Transfer to the center of the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
  • Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are very ashy and hot.
  • Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, and brush off excess fat. Slice between the bones to separate each rib.
  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and cayenne with a spoon in a bowl for glaze.
  • Place ribs on the preheated grill and cook for 2 minutes; flip and brush over glaze. Flip and repeat process until ribs are as caramelized as you prefer, about 10 minutes more.
  • Remove to a plate and brush over one more application of glaze. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 255.2 mg, Fat 59.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 66 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 2892 mg

STICKY CHINESE SPARERIBS



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The sweet, tangy sauce on these ribs--with honey, sherry, ginger and soy sauce--will make these spareribs a new family favorite.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds pork spareribs
½ cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup dry sherry
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Cut ribs into serving pieces; place in shallow, foil-lined pan, meaty side down.
  • Combine remaining ingredients; brush ribs thoroughly with sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. 1 hour.
  • Turn ribs over, pour remaining sauce over ribs and brush with sauce. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes longer; brush occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 239.9 mg, Fat 60.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 61.8 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 2115.4 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

SPICED MOLASSES PORK SPARERIBS



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This recipe is off one of those supermarket recipe cards. I'm assuming its from a Piggly Wiggly because my best friends mom sent us many cards and she works for a Piggly Wiggly in Fla. Neither one of us have tired this yet but we plan to. ******** THIS RECIPE NEEDS MARINADE TIME; WHICH IS INDICATED IN PREP TIME ***************

Provided by barefootmommawv

Categories     Pork

Time 5h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 -3 lbs pork spareribs
6 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • In small bowl combine brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Rub on both sides of ribs. Refrigerate ribs 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, combine molasses, honey, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar and salt and pepper to taste in medium saucepan. Bring to boiling; simmer until thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Preheat grill to medium- low (250 degrees to 275 degrees) Arrange ribs on grill rack and cover with foil. Cook until tender, about 2 hours, turning every 20 minutes.
  • During the last 20 minutes, brush ribs with molasses sauce and turn twice. When meat is tender, remove and serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 957.8, Fat 54.6, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 176.9, Sodium 2298.1, Carbohydrate 78, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 66.2, Protein 40.6

EASY MOLASSES STICKY BUNS



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Your family will jump out of bed when they smell these ooey-gooey caramel rolls baking in the oven. The tender treats look as delicious as they taste! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 loaves (16 ounces each) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
MOLASSES SAUCE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup molasses

Steps:

  • Roll out each loaf of bread dough into a 10-in. square. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seams to seal. Cut each loaf into six slices., For sauce, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter, water and molasses to a boil. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place rolls, cut side down, in molasses sauce., Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in dish for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality spareribs: Look for ribs that are meaty and have good marbling. Avoid ribs that are thin or have a lot of bone.
  • Trim the ribs: Remove the excess fat and silver skin from the ribs before cooking. This will help the ribs to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Make a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the ribs their flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful combination of ingredients. Some popular choices include brown sugar, molasses, garlic, onion, and spices.
  • Cook the ribs low and slow: Spareribs need to be cooked low and slow in order to become tender. The ideal cooking temperature is around 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Baste the ribs during cooking: Basting the ribs during cooking will help to keep them moist and prevent them from drying out.
  • Let the ribs rest before serving: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Sticky molasses spareribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your ribs turn out perfect every time.

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