Lemon-Glazed Ribs
Lemon-Glazed Ribs
Ingredients
For the Ribs
- 3 pounds pork spare ribs, membrane removed, cut into 3-4 rib sections
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300
- 2
In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub this spice mixture generously all over the pork ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the seasoned ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Cover the baking sheet tightly with another layer of aluminum foil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until they are tender. The meat should be pulling away from the bone slightly.
⏱️ 120 min•🌡️ 300
- 5
While the ribs are baking, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, red pepper flakes (if using), kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has thickened slightly.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Once the ribs are tender, carefully remove them from the oven. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Uncover the ribs and brush them generously with about half of the lemon glaze. Return the ribs to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and slightly sticky, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before cutting them into individual ribs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon-Glazed Ribs
For the Ribs
- 3 pounds pork spare ribs, membrane removed, cut into 3-4 rib sections
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300 - 2
In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub this spice mixture generously all over the pork ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the seasoned ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Cover the baking sheet tightly with another layer of aluminum foil.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until they are tender. The meat should be pulling away from the bone slightly.
⏱️ 120 min•🌡️ 300 - 5
While the ribs are baking, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, red pepper flakes (if using), kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has thickened slightly.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Once the ribs are tender, carefully remove them from the oven. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Uncover the ribs and brush them generously with about half of the lemon glaze. Return the ribs to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and slightly sticky, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before cutting them into individual ribs.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 2 min