Description
This Glazed Spareribs recipe offers tender, simmered pork ribs coated in a flavorful, sweet-savory glaze made with ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, finished with a perfect caramelized grill. It’s a delightful dish that pairs excellently with baked potatoes or coleslaw, ideal for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Ribs
- 1 rack pork spare ribs, 2-3 lbs
Glaze
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- ½ Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 dry bay leaf, halved
Instructions
- Simmer the Ribs: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the spare ribs, reduce the heat to medium, and let them simmer for 20-25 minutes to tenderize the meat. Drain the ribs and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Prepare Glaze: Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and halved bay leaf to the sautéed onions. Bring the mixture to a light boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
- Coat the Ribs: Place the simmered ribs on a plate and pour half of the glaze over them. Use a basting brush to spread the glaze evenly on both sides of the ribs.
- Grill the Ribs: Preheat a grill and cook the ribs for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Throughout grilling, baste the ribs regularly with the glaze using a clean basting brush. Add the remaining glaze near the end to intensify the flavor and create a caramelized finish.
- Serve: Serve the glazed spareribs hot alongside your favorite loaded baked potato or crunchy coleslaw for a complete meal.
Notes
- This recipe doubles easily for larger gatherings or to have leftovers for another meal.
- Simmering the ribs before grilling helps ensure tenderness and reduces grill time.
- Use a clean basting brush when applying additional glaze to avoid contamination.
- Adjust grilling time based on your grill’s heat intensity to avoid burning the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 rack (approx. 6-8 ounces)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
