If you like easy no fuss ribs, then these Oven Baked Barbecue Spareribs are calling your name.
No standing over the grill in the elements stressing over flare ups and ending up with charred dried out meat? Count me in!
This recipe only takes a few ingredients and you can choose to use your favorite rib rub and barbecue sauce to save yourself more time and effort.
I used my homemade rib rub which is a sweet and spicy mix with ingredients you probably have in your pantry. Then I took a boring can of tomato sauce, added a little of the rub mixture and some molasses to create the sauce.
Easy peasy, right?
Tips for Oven Baked Ribs
The only drawback is the long cooking time, almost 2 hours! But, all you need to do is stop by every 15 minutes or so and give it a nice basting to make sure the ribs stay extra flavorful.
One word of warning about this recipe is to be sure to heavily spray the bottom and sides of your pan or line it with aluminum foil unless you like scrubbing pans.
Trust me.
I didn't coat the sides of the pan enough and of course I got sauce on it when basting the ribs - there went my manicure.
Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork spareribs
- barbecue rib rub
- 1 can tomato sauce (14-15 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons honey or molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13 pan with aluminum foil or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Rub ribs with a few tablespoons of rib rub. Place in pan and cover loosely with foil. Bake in oven for 15 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, honey and 1 tablespoon rib rub. Heat on medium high for approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Remove ribs from oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. Pour sauce over ribs, cover with foil and return to oven. Bake for one hour, basting ever 10-15 minutes. Add water to the bottom of the pan if the sauce begins to burn.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 20 minutes. To serve, cut ribs ⅔ of the way through to make easier to separate by the diner.
Mary Gilbert
For some reason I never think to make ribs. These sound really good and we haven't had bbq in while....maybe this coming weekend!
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Audrey
I only made them because they were in the bargain bin at the grocery store. I never think to make them either.
Joanne T Ferguson
What a great recipe Audrey! Love the combination of spices and love spareribs too! #ibabloggers
Audrey
Thanks, Joanne. I thought of your post about spice blends when I was making this recipe.
Kathleen
I have to admit those ribs look really good with all those spices. This is a bit dumb but I never buy them because I can't see much meat to eat. Maybe I just have to try this recipe and see.
Audrey
No there isn't much meat, but I do also save the bones to make stock with later so I feel I get more for my money.
Mommy's Kitchen
Love spare ribs in all ways!!
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Audrey
Me too. My favorite is usually someone else making them, but these are second best.
Debbie Rodrigues
They look delicious. It has been ages since I last had ribs. It was Australian style. Delicious. Thanks for sharing these recipes. #IBAbloggers
Audrey
I have never had Australian style. Definitely need to check that out.
Alisha
That looks so delicious! The sauce sounds delicious. Are celery seeds hard to find? #ibabloggers
Alisha @ myrainydayreads15.blogspot.com
Audrey
Not at all, should be in any grocery store spice aisle.
Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle
My hubby loves spareribs, but sadly, I am a horrible wife and have never made them for him. Your recipe and tips make it seem so easy. Thank you for sharing. We would love for you to share with us at Party in Your PJs, our weekly link party.
Lou Lou Girls
Okay, I'm drooling right now! Looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7, we can't wait to party with you! Lou Lou Girls
Amberjane
Oh my these look tasty - Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board.
Zan
That is a great idea and they look moist. We often have dried out grilled meats here, too..lol...So now I tend to bake them a lot! Thank you for sharing with us at Home Matters Linky party!
Lisa
I love the blend of spices in this rub and can't wait to whip up a batch for these ribs and other meats as well. Thanks for Co-hosting Happiness is Homemade with us, Audrey!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
Wow, these sound amazing! I've been wanting to make some homemade spareribs soon. Thanks for sharing this recipe with Hump Day Happenings!