Spicy Apricot Ribs Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender! These Spicy Apricot Ribs are incredibly easy to make and deliver explosive flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a backyard BBQ, this recipe uses a vibrant apricot glaze with a spicy kick. While this recipe uses 10 ribs, the sauce is easily scaled up for 1-1.5kg of spareribs. The secret? Par-boiling for guaranteed tenderness!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 229.8 kcal

Protein 4g

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Ingredients for Spicy Apricot Ribs

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How to Make Spicy Apricot Ribs

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large pot, combine ribs with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. This par-boiling ensures incredibly tender ribs.
While ribs are par-boiling, prepare the sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine apricot preserves, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (about 10-15 minutes).
Remove ribs from the pot and pat dry with paper towels.
Place ribs in a baking dish and generously coat with the apricot sauce.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until ribs are tender and the sauce is caramelized, basting occasionally with the remaining sauce.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

Carbs

19g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Apricot Ribs?

Spicy Apricot Ribs takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spicy Apricot Ribs?

Spicy Apricot Ribs has approximately 229.8 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spicy Apricot Ribs?

The key ingredients for Spicy Apricot Ribs are Pork Spareribs, Apricot Jam, Garlic Cloves, White Wine Vinegar, Water, Sweet Chili Sauce. See the full list with measurements above.