Oven Barbecued Spareribs Recipe
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Barbecued Spareribs
Ingredients
3 - 4 lb of ribs1 1/2 cup orange juice
1 large onion
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
Preheat oven 450°F
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place ribs in a shallow roasting pan. Slice onion and scatter over ribs.
- Pour 1/2 cup orange juice over ribs and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, Tabasco, water, remaining orange juice, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Pour sauce over ribs.
- Bake 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes.
Serves 4.
Barbecue Ribs Sauce
Ingredients
1/2 cup of tomato sauce1/2 cup water
1/4 cup of molasses
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
dash of pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Pour over chicken or spareribs and bake until meat is done.
Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients
1 cup ketchup5 teaspoons mustard, golden
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon of onion salt
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 drops Tabasco sauce
3 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a blender for about 1 minute.
- Brush on both sides of meat during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
Spareribs Sauce - 1
Ingredients
1 cup ketchup1/2 cup water
1 cup of molasses
1/4 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves minced garlic
Preheat oven 325°F
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Let ribs stand in sauce.
- Line pan with aluminum foil, add ribs and sauce.
- Baste often and bake at 325°F for about 3 hours.
Spareribs Sauce - 2
Ingredients
1 cup chopped onions1/4 cup salad oil
1 small can of tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup of molasses
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preheat oven 325°F
Instructions
- Cook onion in oil until tender.
- Add remaining sauce ingredients and simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
- Cut ribs into individual pieces, cover with water, and boil.
- Reduce heat and cook 30 minutes; drain well.
- Pour sauce over ribs and let stand 1 hour.
- Place in casserole and heat at 300°F for 45–60 minutes.
FAQ
Can I make oven barbecued spareribs ahead of time?
Yes. Bake the ribs, refrigerate, then reheat covered with sauce.
Which barbecue sauce is best for ribs?
That depends on taste—molasses-based sauces are richer, while mustard or vinegar styles are tangier.
Can these sauces be used for chicken?
Yes. Several of these sauces work well on chicken or pork.
Do I need to cover ribs while baking?
This recipe bakes uncovered but bastes often to keep ribs moist.