Description
Mouthwatering Spicy Pork Ribs elevate classic barbecue with a fiery kick that dances across taste buds. Perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked, these ribs promise a delectable journey you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 racks of pork ribs (about 4–5 pounds total)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by preheating the oven to 300°F and gathering all necessary tools and ingredients.
- Carefully remove the membrane from the back of the ribs using a knife and paper towel, pulling it off completely to enhance seasoning absorption.
- Create a robust spice blend by thoroughly mixing brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, salt, ground mustard, and ground coriander in a small bowl.
- Massage the spice mixture meticulously across both surfaces of the ribs, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage.
- Position the seasoned ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, wrapping tightly with aluminum foil to lock in moisture and promote tenderness.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat begins to separate from the bones, indicating perfect slow-cooking.
- While ribs are cooking, whisk together barbecue sauce, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and honey to create a complex, spicy glaze.
- After initial cooking, remove ribs from oven and allow brief cooling before transferring to a preheated grill at medium-high heat.
- Generously brush the prepared spicy sauce over the ribs, grilling for 5-10 minutes per side until achieving a caramelized, slightly charred exterior.
- Let the grilled ribs rest momentarily before cutting into individual portions, serving with additional sauce and complementary side dishes like coleslaw or cornbread.
Notes
- Remove the membrane carefully to ensure the spices penetrate deeply and the meat becomes more tender during cooking.
- Massage the spice rub thoroughly into the meat, pressing firmly to help the seasonings adhere and create a flavorful crust.
- Use a low and slow cooking method in the oven to break down tough connective tissues, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tender ribs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg