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Texas Style Spare Ribs

Cultural Context

Texas Style Spare Ribs are a staple of Texas barbecue culture, known for their rich flavors and tender meat. This dish is often associated with gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the state's love for smoked meats and outdoor cooking. The preparation involves a careful balance of spices and slow cooking, which enhances the natural flavors of the pork.

AmericanUSmain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2.5 lbs pork spare ribs
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

1

Trim off the skirt and chine bone from the spare ribs.

2

Leave the membrane on the ribs for better fat rendering.

3

Season the ribs with salt and pre-ground black pepper, letting it sit for 10 minutes to help the pepper stick.

4

Place the ribs on the smoker, bone side down, aiming the thicker end towards the fire.

5

Cook the ribs at around 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour, flipping them to toast the backside.

6

Spritz the ribs with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and honey every so often for glaze.

7

Wrap the ribs in foil and finish cooking for another 20 minutes before resting them.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsmoking

Equipment Needed

grillsmokerbaking sheetaluminum foil

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

BBQ RibsSmoked Ribs

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