Barbecue Ribs
Barbecue Ribs come out tender and sticky, with a glossy glaze that balances brown sugar sweetness, rum warmth, and a touch of heat. The ribs are baked until yielding, then finished over the grill for smoky char and caramelized edges. Ideal for weekend cookouts or game-day gatherings when you want a saucy, finger-licking crowd-pleaser.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Barbecue Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 7
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the spareribs into serving-size portions; wrap them in a double layer of foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
- 4
Unwrap and drain the drippings. Place the ribs in a large roasting pan.
- 5
Mix the brown sugar, chile sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rum, garlic, mustard, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the ribs with the sauce and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 6
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Set the grate 4 inches above the heat source and grease it with cooking spray.
- 7
Cook the ribs on the preheated grill for 30 minutes, basting with the marinade.
- Calories 807.93 kcal High 40%
- Protein 33.48 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 35.61 g 13%
- Total Fat 56.87 g High 73%
- Saturated Fat 17.54 g High 88%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.48 mg High 37%
- Sodium 1279.99 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 28.07 g --
- Added Sugars 5.28 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 14.42 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 103.09 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 36.63 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.15 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Barbecue Ribs is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Sauce, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 807.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Barbecue Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Sauce, Cooking Spray, Dry Mustard. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Barbecue Ribs?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 807.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Barbecue Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Barbecue Ribs healthy?
- Barbecue Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 22/100. Per serving, it provides 807.93 calories and 33.48 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1279.99 mg (56% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 17.54 g (88% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.28 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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