BBQ Pork Spare Ribs
Easy BBQ Pork Spare Ribs slow-cooked in the oven always come out juicy, tender, and full of flavor thanks to Dr. Pepper and a smoky, brown sugar rub!
Servings: 6
Calories: 730kcal
Ingredients
For the Rub:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
For the Ribs:
- 3 pounds St. Louis-Style Spare Ribs
- 1 tablespoon canola or avocado oil
- 2 cups Dr. Pepper (or Coca-Cola)
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° and have ready a very large baking dish or roaster. Combine all of the rub ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- On a large work surface, remove the membrane from the ribs, pat dry with a paper towel, and rub with oil. Add about ⅔ of the rub to both sides of the ribs and rub to adhere.
- Pour Coca Cola and liquid smoke into the pan. Add the ribs, and pat the remaining rub on the top of the ribs.
- Bake for 2 hours (uncovered), basting the ribs with Coca-Cola every 30-45 minutes or so. Remove the oven, cut, and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1478mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2.6mg