These ribs are marinated in a bold blend of spices, slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, and glazed with a sticky, spicy sauce that balances heat, sweetness, and smokiness.
Ingredients
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating)
Cook Time: 2 hours (oven) or 1 hour (instant pot/pressure cooker)
For the Marinade:
- 3 lbs (1.3 kg) pork spare ribs
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
For the Spicy Glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (like sriracha or chili garlic sauce)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional for extra heat)
- 1 tbsp lime juice