Sweet and Sour Balsamic-Glazed Spareribs
Ingredients
For 4 Serving(s)
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- spareribs
- kosher salt
- 6 thyme sprigs
- 2 1/2 c balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 c honey
- 2 c ketchup
- 12 oz beer
- 1 T garlic
- 1 red onion
- 1/2 c dark brown sugar
- 1 T molasses
- 1/4 c whole grain mustard
- 1 t hot sauce
- 1 T Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 c water
Sweet and Sour Balsamic-Glazed Spareribs Directions
- Preheat the oven to 250˚F.
- Place each rack of ribs on a large square of aluminum foil and sprinkle generously with salt. Top with a few sprigs of thyme, then wrap up tightly. Place the wrapped racks on baking sheets, and bake for 3-4 hours, until very tender. Remove from oven and set aside to cool before opening the packets.
- While the ribs are baking, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, ketchup, and beer in a large saucepan. Stir in the garlic, red onion, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer gently for 2-3 hours, until the sauce is thick.
- Turn on the broiler (see note). Slice the racks into individual ribs and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush very generously with the sauce. Set under the broiler and broil for just 3-4 minutes, keeping a close eye on them, removing them just before they turn black - with all the sugar they can burn quickly.
- Serve hot, with lots of napkins!