Roasted Lamb Spare Ribs
Roasted Lamb Spare Ribs deliver rich, tender bites with a glossy, tangy-sweet glaze from lemon, molasses, and ketchup balanced by warm spices like cumin, curry, and cinnamon. Slow oven heat renders them succulent while a garlicky, herby finish adds freshness and heat. Serve for a hearty dinner or weekend gathering when you want bold, comforting flavors.
- Prep10 hrs 35 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Lamb Spare Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the ribs well. Soak them in a large bowl of water, changing the water every 30 minutes to draw out excess fat, for about 2 hours. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a large, deep bowl, mix the lemon juice, molasses, vinegar, mustard, ketchup, cinnamon, curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Put the onion, tomatoes, sweet peppers, parsley, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a food processor; pulse until a paste forms.
- 4
Stir the onion paste into the lemon juice mixture in the bowl. Add the lamb ribs and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 10 hours.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 6
Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a rack on top. Arrange the ribs on the rack.
- 7
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven until the fat has rendered and the meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Cover the ribs with aluminum foil and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 899.42 kcal High 45%
- Protein 97.99 g Good Source 196%
- Carbohydrate 41.89 g 15%
- Total Fat 35.07 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 14.7 g High 74%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 281.65 mg High 94%
- Sodium 900.82 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 6.32 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 20.45 g --
- Added Sugars 1.72 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 189.91 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 11.75 mg Good Source 65%
- Potassium 2440.1 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin A 226.21 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 37.95 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Roasted Lamb Spare Ribs is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 12 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Curry Powder, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 899.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Lamb Spare Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Curry Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Lamb Spare Ribs?
- About 12 hrs 5 mins in total: 10 hrs 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 899.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Lamb Spare Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Roasted Lamb Spare Ribs healthy?
- Roasted Lamb Spare Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 899.42 calories and 97.99 g of protein, or 196% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 900.82 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.7 g (74% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Mustard, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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