Macs BBQ Spareribs is a superb recipe that’s so simple even I can do it perfectly. Over the decade or so since I learnt this recipe, I have never had a complaint only requests for this simple BBQ recipe. Now that’s what I call a track record. I serve these as a main dish and side dish. The marinade is simple to produce and packs such a lovely warmth its hard not to produce more. Cook the spareribs a day in advance so the marinade has a chance to do it thing.

Macs BBQ Spareribs
One of those recipes in life that you will always use.
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Servings: 6 People
Calories: 788kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lbs spareribs pork from the butchers are best
- ¼ cup ketchup normal Heinz
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup rum optional but adds depth
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup chili sauce for the added kick
- 2 cloves garlic peel/crush
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 2 pinch ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the butcher cut ribs into thick aluminium foil (or double sheets if unavailable.)
- Turn on your oven to 350F/175C/Gas Mark 3.
- Place the foil wrapped ribs packages into a baking tray and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
- Carefully unwrap the ribs and move to a deep sided baking dish/roasting pan.
- Keep the fat in the foil for a later date as its so full of flavour. Ideal for soups, casseroles, pasta sauces etc.
- Using a large mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, soy, ketchup, Worcestershire, rum (Optional) chili sauce, garlic, mustard and pinches of pepper and mix thoroughly.¼ cup ketchup, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup rum, 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup chili sauce, 1 tsp dry mustard, 2 pinch ground black pepper, 2 cloves garlic
- When mixed pour over the ribs in the roasting pan and rub it making sure everything is well coated.4 lbs spareribs
- Place in the fridge ideally over night or at least 2 hours for the marinade to be absorbed.
- When ready to cook, oil the grate of the bbq to prevent sticking.
- Place the ribs onto a part of the bbq that is medium heat and allow to cook.
- Continue to brush the spareribs with the marinade during cooking and rotate every do so often to ensure equal cooking and flavour.
- Cook for about 20 – 30 minutes or until the ribs are cooked through.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 788kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1272mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg