Full Slab (two Sides) Recipe
full-slab pork spare ribs
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Ingredients
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Meat
Dry Rub
BBQ Sauce
Sides
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ribs
Remove the membrane from the back of the pork spare ribs. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Dry Rub
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Apply the Dry Rub
Rub the dry rub mixture evenly over both slabs of ribs. Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Cooking
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 5
Prepare the BBQ Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is well combined and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Bake the Ribs
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cover the ribs with another piece of foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the ribs are tender.
- 7
Serving
- 8
Prepare the Sides
While the ribs are baking, prepare the coleslaw and cornbread according to your favorite recipes.
- 9
Serve
Slice the ribs between the bones and serve with coleslaw and cornbread on the side.
