Spiced Molasses Pork Spareribs Recipes

STICKY SPARE RIBS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a medium bowl, make the marinade by whisking together the mustard, molasses, five-spice powder, and salt.
• Pat the ribs dry, remove the membrane, and cut the rack in half. Place the ribs in a baking pan and rub with the marinade on both sides.
• In the Dutch oven, toss the cabbage, apples, green onions, cherries, cider vinegar, ghee, and salt.
• Place the ribs on top of the vegetables, meaty side up, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
• Carefully remove the lid so the steam does not burn you, and switch the oven to broil; broil the ribs for another 10 minutes or until they are brown. Remove from the oven and let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving.
• Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

MOLASSES-GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Place the ribs in large resealable plastic bags; add cola. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard cola. Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Combine the seasonings; rub over ribs. , Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place ribs over pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 hour, or until tender, turning occasionally. , In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce ingredients. Brush over ribs; grill, covered, over medium heat 10-20 minutes longer or until browned, turning and basting occasionally.

HOT 'N' SPICY SPARERIBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the sugar and seasonings. Rub all of it onto both sides of ribs. Make two stacks the three sheets of foil and place half the ribs in the center of each stack. Bring opposite long edges of foil together; fold down several times. Fold the short edges toward the food and crimp tightly to prevent leaks. Refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Place foil packets over indirect medium heat. Grill, covered, for 1-1/2 hours or until tender, turning foil packets over after 45 minutes. Remove ribs from foil; place over direct heat. Grill, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until crisp, turning once.

SPICE-RUBBED CHIPOTLE-MOLASSES RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine all spices in a bowl. Rub ribs on both sides with spice mixture.
• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the soy sauce, 2 cups of water, and the ginger and bring to a boil. Pour the mixture into the bottom of a roasting pan and place the ribs on a rack in the pan. Brush with the Chipotle-Molasses Sauce. Place in the oven and bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, basting every 15 minutes with the sauce.
• Chipotle-Molasses BBQ Sauce:
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
• 1 tablespoon pasilla chili powder
• 1 tablespoon New Mexican chili powder
• 3 cups canned plum tomatoes with juices, pureed
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chili powders and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except the peanut butter, and simmer for an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until thickened slightly, stirring occasionally. Transfer the mixture to a food processor with the peanut butter and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature.

SPICED MOLASSES PORK SPARERIBS

Steps:

• In small bowl combine brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Rub on both sides of ribs. Refrigerate ribs 3 hours.
• Meanwhile, combine molasses, honey, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar and salt and pepper to taste in medium saucepan. Bring to boiling; simmer until thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
• Preheat grill to medium- low (250 degrees to 275 degrees) Arrange ribs on grill rack and cover with foil. Cook until tender, about 2 hours, turning every 20 minutes.
• During the last 20 minutes, brush ribs with molasses sauce and turn twice. When meat is tender, remove and serve with remaining sauce.

SPICE-RUBBED CHIPOTLE-MOLASSES RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine all spices in a bowl. Rub ribs on both sides with spice mixture.
• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the soy sauce, 2 cups of water, and the ginger and bring to a boil. Pour the mixture into the bottom of a roasting pan and place the ribs on a rack in the pan. Brush with the Chipotle-Molasses Sauce. Place in the oven and bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, basting every 15 minutes with the sauce.
• Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chili powders and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except the peanut butter, and simmer for an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until thickened slightly, stirring occasionally. Transfer the mixture to a food processor with the peanut butter and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature.

SPICE-RUBBED RIBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; rub over ribs. , Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 hour or until meat is tender, turning occasionally.

PORK RIBS WITH MOLASSES-MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut ribs into 2- or 3- serving portions; place in 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour water over ribs.
• Cover; cook on low setting for 8 to 9 hours.
• About 1 1/4 hours before serving, remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid from cooker.
• In a large bowl, combine molasses, mustard and vinegar; mix well. Dip ribs in sauce to coat; place in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover; cook on low setting for an additional hour.