Ohhh yes 😍 we’re talking fall-off-the-bone, sticky, savory spare ribs—one of the ultimate comfort foods. Here’s a foolproof method:
🥢 Baked Spare Ribs (Sticky & Tender)
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs pork spare ribs
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder or cayenne (optional for heat)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey (optional for extra caramel)
Instructions
- Prep ribs: Remove membrane from the bone side if it’s still attached. Pat dry.
- Season: Rub ribs with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, onion, and chili powder.
- Wrap: Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake low & slow: 300°F / 150°C for 2½–3 hours, until tender.
- Sauce & caramelize: Uncover, brush with BBQ sauce + brown sugar/honey.
- Finish: Increase oven to 425°F / 220°C or broil 5–10 minutes until sticky and caramelized. Watch carefully!
🔥 Tips for Perfect Ribs
- Don’t skip the foil wrap—steam = tender meat
- Let ribs rest 10 minutes before slicing
- Optional smoky flavor: a few drops of liquid smoke in the sauce
🍽️ Perfect sides
- Coleslaw
- Cornbread or roasted potatoes
- Mac & cheese
If you want, I can give a Cajun-style spare ribs version, Asian sticky glaze, or oven-to-grill hybrid that’s next-level.
Do you want me to do one of those twists?
