Ingredients
Meat
- 3.5–4 lbs pork spare ribs
Rub
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1⁄2 tsp garlic powder
- 1⁄2 tsp onion powder
Glue
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
Method
Prep
- Mix the rub in a small bowl
- Mix the mustard and vinegar together in another small bowl
- Line a sheet pan with heavy duty aluminum foil
- Place the ribs meat side down on the sheet pan
- Slash and poke the membrane on the back to allow the seasoning to penetrate better
- Brush on ~half of the mustard and vinegar mixture
- Sprinkle ~40% of the spice rub on top and pat it down to make sure it’s adhered
- Flip the ribs over
- Brush on the rest of the glue mixture
- Sprinkle on most of the remaining spice rub
- you can use all of it or save some in case you need it after cooking
- Refrigerate uncovered until ready to use (4–12 hours)
Bake
- Preheat your oven to 300°F
- Remove ribs from the refrigerator
- Cook until very tender (a knife slides in with no resistance) but not falling off the bone (~3 hours)
- Basting halfway through with the accumulated juices is a good idea
- Remove from the oven, baste again, and allow to rest for 15 minutes before cutting