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Spice-Rubbed Sticky Ribs





Yields
MAKES: 10 to 12 servings

Spice-Rubbed Sticky Ribs




James Carrier
 4 racks pork loin back ribs (baby back) or 2 racks pork spareribs (about 8 lb. total), fat trimmed
  About 6 tablespoons spice rub (recipes follow)
 1 1/3 cups glaze (recipes follow)
Step 1
1

Rinse ribs and pat dry. Rub spice mixture over both sides.

Step 2
2

Line two 12- by 17-inch baking pans with foil. Set a rack in each and lightly coat with cooking oil spray. Set ribs, meaty side up, in a single layer on racks.

Step 3
3

Bake in a 425° oven until ribs are lightly browned on top, 20 to 30 minutes. Turn each slab over and switch pan positions. Continue baking until ribs are browned, 20 to 30 minutes longer.

Step 4
4

Brush generously with glaze. Continue baking, basting occasionally, until glaze is browned and bubbly, 6 to 12 minutes. Turn ribs over and brush generously with more glaze. Bake, basting occasionally, until glaze is browned and meat between ribs is no longer pink in the center (cut to test), 6 to 12 minutes longer.

Step 5
5

Transfer ribs to a board. Let rest 5 minutes. Cut between ribs.

Step 6
6

Chili-cumin rub. Mix 3 tablespoons chili powder, 3 tablespoons coarse salt, and 2 tablespoons cumin seeds.

Step 7
7

Curry spice rub. Mix 3 tablespoons coarse salt, 3 tablespoons curry powder, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, and 1 tablespoon ground coriander.

Step 8
8

Honey-lime-chipotle glaze. Mix 1 cup honey; 6 tablespoons lime juice; and 2 tablespoons minced canned chipotle chiles, Asian red chili paste, or hot chile flakes.

Step 9
9

Apricot-mustard glaze. In a blender, whirl 1 1/3 cups apricot jam, 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, and 1/2 cup white wine vinegar until smooth.

Step 10
10

Per serving with chili-cumin rub and honey-lime-chipotle glaze.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories639
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g57%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 172mg58%
Sodium 1310mg57%
Total Carbohydrate 26g10%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Protein 36g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.