Lip-Smacking BBQ Spare Rib Recipes
1. Tangy Honey Glazed BBQ Spare Ribs
You won't be able to resist these fall-off-the-bone ribs glazed with a tangy honey BBQ sauce. Perfect for your next backyard BBQ!
Ingredients:
- 2 racks of spare ribs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season the spare ribs with salt and pepper.
3. In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce.
4. Place the ribs on the grill and cook for 30 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the BBQ sauce mixture.
5. Continue cooking for another 30 minutes or until the ribs are tender and caramelized.
6. Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Tips: For extra tenderness, you can wrap the ribs in foil after the initial cooking and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
2. Smoky Chipotle BBQ Spare Ribs
Bring a touch of smokiness and heat to your ribs with this chipotle-infused BBQ sauce. A crowd-pleaser for any summer gathering!
Ingredients:
- 2 racks of spare ribs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
2. Season the spare ribs with salt and pepper.
3. In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce, minced chipotle peppers, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
4. Place the ribs on the grill and cook for 20 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the chipotle BBQ sauce.
5. Continue cooking for another 30-40 minutes or until the ribs are tender and nicely charred.
6. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips: Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to suit your spice preference. Serve with cornbread and coleslaw for a complete meal.
3. Sweet and Spicy Pineapple BBQ Spare Ribs
Turn up the flavor with these sweet and spicy ribs featuring a pineapple-infused BBQ glaze. Perfect for a tropical twist on classic BBQ!
Ingredients:
- 2 racks of spare ribs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season the spare ribs with salt, pepper, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper.
3. In a saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Place the ribs on the grill and cook for 15 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with the pineapple BBQ sauce.
5. Continue cooking for another 30-40 minutes or until the ribs are caramelized and tender, basting with more sauce as needed.
6. Let the ribs rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips:
Grill pineapple slices alongside the ribs for a delicious side dish. Serve with grilled vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Enjoy these mouthwatering BBQ spare rib recipes at your next outdoor gathering! 🍖🔥
