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Backyard Barbecue Ribs
Photo: Sam Loyd

Backyard Barbecue Ribs

13 ingredients 6 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

399
Calories
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
37g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Molasses 1 tbsp (20g) 58
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Rosemary 1 tsp dried (1.2g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Cider not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 slab pork spareribs
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ tbsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • Hickory chunks

Directions

1

Combine dry seasoning and rub on pork ribs. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2

Place hickory chunks in a 250 °F (120 °C) smoker or a 250 °F (120 °C) charcoal grill set for indirect heat.

3

Combine remaining ingredients, bring to a boil over high heat, and simmer until reduced by ¾.

4

Place ribs in smoker/grill and cook 5–6 hours.

5

Brush ribs with tomato mixture and place on a high grill , turning and brushing often until well browned.

6

Remove and let sit for 10 minutes; serve.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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