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Southwest Honey Barbecue Spareribs

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 24
Calories: 651.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
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
  • 3 cup Honey
  • 2 1/4 quart Canned tomatoes in puree
  • 1 1/2 Cider Vinegar
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (165°C).
  2. 2
    In a food processor, combine honey, canned tomatoes in puree, cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, and 1 tablespoon dry mustard.
  3. 3
    Pulse until blended but still slightly chunky, with small pieces of tomato visible. Set sauce aside.
  4. 4
    Place 24 lbs of pork spareribs in a large greased baking pan.
  5. 5
    Bake ribs for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
  6. 6
    Pour off any excess fat from the pan.
  7. 7
    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.
  8. 8
    Pour the prepared barbecue sauce evenly over the spareribs.
  9. 9
    Continue baking for 1 hour, basting frequently with the sauce until ribs are tender.
  10. 10
    Remove bay leaves before serving. Keep warm until ready to eat.
  11. 11
    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.

Keywords: barbecue, ribs, honey, pork, spareribs, southwest, sauce, glaze, oven-baked, dinner, party food, comfort food, american cuisine, tomato puree, cider vinegar
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