Spice-Rubbed Black Molasses Ribs
These spice-rubbed black molasses ribs are a great recipe for beginners. They’re moist (braised in beer) and flavourful (great spice rub and molasses slather).
These ribs are a cinch to make, even for a first-timer. And they’re fun to eat. (Messy. But fun.)
After the braising step, they could be cooked on the BBQ if you want to move things outside.
PrintSpice-Rubbed Black Molasses Ribs
- Category: Savoury dishes
Ingredients
- 2 racks of back ribs (4–5 pounds)
- 1 cup of beer (or 1 cup broth or stock)
Spice Rub:
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
Slather:
- ½ cup Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
Instructions
Braise: Remove membrane covering the bony side of the ribs. In a large roasting pan lay ribs in a single layer meaty side down. Pour over the beer, cover well and braise at 325 F for an hour.
Rub*: Remove ribs from pan and rub with the spice mixture. Cut into single ribs. Line a large roasting pan with foil or parchment paper. Place the ribs in a single layer, meaty side up. Bake uncovered at 300 F for 15 minutes (Can flip half way through). Drain fat from pan.
Slather*: Combine slather ingredients and coat meaty side with a third of the sauce. Bake ribs uncovered another five minutes. Baste again and bake another five minutes.
Serve sprinkled with cilantro.
*You can combine the final two steps into one (rub & slather) and finish the ribs on the barbecue over medium heat.
Fredra Crumb
Would love the recipe for chicken using the same spice rub and slather as the rib recipe.
Crosby Molasses
Hi Fredra, The chicken version is delicious. Here’s the recipe: https://www.crosbys.com//oven-barbecued-chicken/
Sonja
I had two friends over for dinner the first time I made these ribs and told them they were guinea pigs. Wow! These were awesome. I think we all felt like pigs by the time we were finished. :)
Crosby Molasses
Hi Sonja, I’m so pleased that you and your friends enjoyed them! Any leftover slather is good on everything from veggie burgers to chicken sandwiches and sweet potato fries.
Jen
Made these last night….DELICIOUS!! :D
Crosby Molasses
Hey, that’s great. I love it when I hear what people think of our recipes so thanks for taking the time. By the way, there’s a chicken recipe on the blog that uses the same spice rub and slather. It might be calling your name…
Charmaine Wilkins
I was wondering if something other than beer could be used in the Finger licking oven ribs would water work? thankyou
Crosby Molasses
Hi Charmaine, Yes, water could be used, or apple juice. (The original recipe called for water.)
Alan Bruder
I used Maple Syrup. Don’t mean to brag but WOW!!!!
Marie
I’m drooling looking at the picture haha Will definitely be making this soon
Bridget
> They’ll make you think of summer, which is a good thing in February! I hope you enjoy the recipe!