Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs

Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs

In this recipe for salt and pepper ribs, Chef John proves that a simple spice rub and cooking method is all it takes to produce tender, tasty ribs.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
3 hr
Total Time
3 hr 10 mins
Calories
400 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Mix salt, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Set spice rub aside.
Step 2
Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Turn the ribs over so that the meat side is down. Use the tip of a small, sharp knife to make some very shallow slashes every few inches through the membrane that covers the ribs. Poke the knife 3 or 4 times between each rib bone, about 1/4 inch deep.
Step 3
Brush about 1/2 of the Dijon mustard mixture on top. Sprinkle with about 40% of the spice rub. Turn the rack over and brush on the rest of the mustard and vinegar mixture. Sprinkle on the rest of the rub, reserving 1 or 2 teaspoons in case you want to use it to season the cooked ribs later.
Step 4
Refrigerate the ribs, uncovered, 4 to 12 hours before baking.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Remove ribs from the refrigerator.
Step 6
Cook in the center of the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and baste with the pan drippings. Continue to cook until very tender and the tip of a knife slides in very easily, about 1 1/2 hours more.
Step 7
Remove from the oven, baste again, and let ribs rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Step 8
Stir vinegar and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl.
Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs
Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs
Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs
Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 rack St. Louis-style pork spare ribs
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

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