Summer celebrations call for bold flavors and crowd-pleasers, and BBQ Spare Ribs with Homemade Sauce deliver in style. Whether planning a Memorial Day gathering or kicking off vacation season, these ribs bring big energy to any backyard table. Smoky, sticky, and impossibly tender, they’re everything you want from classic barbecue—no shortcuts, no compromises.

What sets this recipe apart is the perfect pairing of a well-balanced dry rub and a house-made sauce that finishes with just the right amount of tang. The rub combines warm spices, a touch of brown sugar, and a hint of heat to build flavor from the inside out. It’s a savory foundation that seeps deep into the meat as it cooks low and slow, allowing the ribs to become fall-apart tender without losing their bite. The sauce comes in at the finish—rich, bold, and thick enough to glaze each rack in a sticky sheen that chars beautifully over the flame.

This recipe calls for a two-step cook, meaning you enjoy the best of both worlds. The Hybrid Pizza Oven from Summerset delivers steady, low-and-slow heat ideal for rendering ribs into fall-apart softness. It’s the perfect companion for the prep phase, where deep flavor and texture begin to build.

Then comes the payoff. Move the ribs to the Sizzler Pro and fire up the burners to bring that final sear, slight char, and caramelized glaze to life. The stainless steel grates and open flame lock in those last few layers of flavor, making each bite even more satisfying.

Whether serving a crowd or treating the family to something special, these BBQ Spare Ribs with Homemade Sauce offer all the smoky indulgence you crave without crowding your indoor kitchen. Fire up the grill, pour a drink, and let the ribs steal the show.

Serves 6

BBQ Spare Ribs with Homemade Sauce

  • 2 racks (5 lbs/2250g) of pork spare ribs
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar
  • 4 tsp (20ml) ground cumin
  • 4 tsp (20 ml) smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) garlic powder
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) ground coriander
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) salt

For BBQ Sauce

  • 1 cup (240 ml) of ketchup
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) of white wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) of molasses
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) of hot sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp (2.5ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

For Garnish

  • A sprinkle of sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced diagonally

BBQ Spare Ribs with Homemade Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, coriander, and salt.
  3. Lay out two large pieces of aluminum foil, fastened together by folding the seams, across a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat this twice for two racks and two baking trays.
  4. Place the foil diagonally since this is probably the only way the ribs will fit on the baking sheet. Place each rack on each piece of foil, and rub the dry rub on both sides of the ribs.
  5. Seal up the foil and place it in the oven at 350°F for 2 hours, rotating each rack (from the top to the bottom portion of your oven midway through).
  6. Meanwhile, you can prepare the BBQ Sauce in advance.
  7. To make the sauce, place everything in a pot and whisk until combined. Simmer to allow flavors to marry. Then, allow to cool and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just reheat before serving.
  8. After roasting, grill the ribs for 3-5 minutes on each side for the desired charring. Brush the ribs with BBQ sauce on both sides. Cut the ribs into single ribs. Place on a platter. Brush with more sauce as needed. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, sliced on the diagonal. Enjoy!

Taken from entertainingwithbeth.com