Lazy Sunday Slow-Braised Spare Ribs
Lazy Sunday Slow-Braised Spare Ribs feature fork-tender pork simmered low and slow in a tangy-sweet sauce with ketchup, brown sugar, lemon, and a hint of heat. The savory broth and Worcestershire deepen the flavor while soy and Old Bay add a subtle, peppery kick. Perfect for relaxed weekend dinners or casual gatherings when you want comforting, fall-off-the-bone ribs.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook4 hrs 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lazy Sunday Slow-Braised Spare Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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
- 21
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the ribs in a large pot and cover them with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 45 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Warm olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the ribs and brown them for about 10 minutes per side. Move the ribs to a plate.
- 3
Pour the broth, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, minced onion, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, seafood seasoning, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, salt, and pepper into the Dutch oven. Stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Reduce the heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Put the ribs back into the Dutch oven and turn them to coat with the sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat until the meat is very tender and falls off the bones, about 3 hours.
- Calories 5417.99 kcal High 271%
- Protein 358.39 g Good Source 717%
- Carbohydrate 12.21 g 4%
- Total Fat 425.7 g High 546%
- Saturated Fat 178.81 g High 894%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1225.4 mg High 408%
- Sodium 6297.47 mg High 274%
- Dietary Fiber 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 10.14 g --
- Added Sugars 3.38 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 8.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 24.17 mg Good Source 134%
- Potassium 64.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 22.35 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lazy Sunday Slow Braised Spare Ribs is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 4 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Brown Sugar, Dried Onion, and Ground Nutmeg. Each serving provides about 5417.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lazy Sunday Slow-Braised Spare Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Brown Sugar, Dried Onion, Ground Nutmeg, Ketchup. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lazy Sunday Slow-Braised Spare Ribs?
- About 4 hrs 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 5417.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lazy Sunday Slow-Braised Spare Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lazy Sunday Slow-Braised Spare Ribs healthy?
- Lazy Sunday Slow-Braised Spare Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 5417.99 calories and 358.39 g of protein, or 717% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 6297.47 mg (274% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 178.81 g (894% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.38 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy, Sulfites, Corn, Tomatoes 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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