Stove Top BBQ (Beef or Pork Ribs)
Description: This recipe, inspired by Paula Deen’s cooking show on the TV Food Network, originally featured beef short ribs but adapts beautifully to pork ribs as well. The sauce has been enhanced for a richer flavor experience, ensuring every bite is packed with savory goodness!
Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Meat
Keywords: < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 179.3
- Fat Content: 5.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 871.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.7g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 29.8g
- Protein Content: 1.5g
Ingredients:
- 3-4 country-style pork ribs (or beef short ribs)
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus extra for seasoning ribs)
- Worcestershire sauce, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare Ribs: Cut the ribs into serving-size pieces. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
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Brown Ribs: In a Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Brown the ribs on all sides until nicely caramelized. Remove ribs from the pot and set aside.
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Saute Onions: In the same pot, sauté chopped onions until they are lightly browned and fragrant.
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Make Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine ketchup, water, fresh lemon juice, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well to blend all ingredients evenly.
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Combine Ingredients: Return the browned ribs to the pot with the sautéed onions. Pour the sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly.
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Cook: Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the ribs to simmer gently for approximately 2 hours, or until they are tender and the meat is easily pulling away from the bones. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to distribute the flavors.
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Serve: Once the ribs are cooked to perfection, serve them hot, spooning extra sauce over each portion as desired. These ribs are perfect alongside coleslaw, cornbread, or your favorite BBQ sides!
Recipe Notes:
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Meat Choice: While the original recipe calls for beef short ribs, using country-style pork ribs adds a slightly different flavor profile. Both options work well with the robust BBQ sauce.
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Sauce Adjustment: Increasing the sauce ingredients ensures that every bite of these ribs is infused with tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Adjust the seasoning and sweetness according to your taste preferences.
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Cooking Tips: For even more flavor, marinate the ribs in the sauce mixture for a few hours before cooking. This allows the meat to absorb more of the delicious BBQ flavors.
Enjoy these Stove Top BBQ Ribs for a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to backyard BBQ parties!
