These Southwest Honey Barbecue Spareribs are a show-stopping main course that balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. The ribs are first baked to tenderize the meat, then smothered in a homemade barbecue sauce made from honey, tomato puree, cider vinegar, and a kick of hot pepper sauce. Aromatics like garlic, thyme, and bay leaves infuse the meat with deep flavor during the slow baking process. The result is ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender with a sticky, flavorful glaze. Perfect for summer cookouts, family gatherings, or a hearty weeknight dinner, this recipe brings restaurant-quality barbecue to your home oven. Serve with coleslaw or cornbread for a complete meal.
Southwest Honey Barbecue Spareribs
Description
These Southwest Honey Barbecue Spareribs are a show-stopping main course that balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. The ribs are first baked to tenderize the meat, then smothered in a homemade barbecue sauce made from honey, tomato puree, cider vinegar, and a kick of hot pepper sauce. Aromatics like garlic, thyme, and bay leaves infuse the meat with deep flavor during the slow baking process. The result is ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender with a sticky, flavorful glaze. Perfect for summer cookouts, family gatherings, or a hearty weeknight dinner, this recipe brings restaurant-quality barbecue to your home oven. Serve with coleslaw or cornbread for a complete meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
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In a food processor, combine honey, canned tomatoes in puree, cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, and 1 tablespoon dry mustard.
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Pulse until blended but still slightly chunky, with small pieces of tomato visible. Set sauce aside.
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Place 24 lbs of pork spareribs in a large greased baking pan.
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Bake ribs for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
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Pour off any excess fat from the pan.
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Add sliced onion (2 quarts worth), lemon slices (from 8 lemons), minced garlic (8 cloves), 1 tablespoon thyme, and 4 bay leaves to the pan.
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Pour the prepared barbecue sauce evenly over the spareribs.
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Continue baking for 1 hour, basting frequently with the sauce until ribs are tender.
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Remove bay leaves before serving. Keep warm until ready to eat.
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Cut spareribs between the bones to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 651.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.1g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 29.9mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 168.8g57%
- Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
- Sugars 161.6g
- Protein 4.9g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
