Today is July 4th which is National Barbecued Spareribs Day #BarbecuedSpareribsDay. Man, oh man I should have taken the Ribs out of the Freezer to celebrate today with. Instead I’m stuck at home and where having Fried Chicken which is going to be good. But it isn’t Ribs. If your grilling out today and have Brisket or Ribs I will swap some Chicken with you.
National Barbecued Spare Ribs Day is celebrated each year in the United States on July 4th. Think about it, July 4th is also Independence Day, and today is celebrated by grilling various kinds of meats and vegetables. Barbecue lunches are common and everyone is eager to show off their grilling skills!
Spare Ribs were intended to be served grilled. Short or long, over charcoal or gas, and in the heat of Summer with various Dips and Sauces: that’s the way to enjoy Spareribs. National Barbecued Spare Ribs Day reminds us that the Summer is incomplete without a barbecue with friends, family, and Spare Ribs!
Did you know Spare Ribs are cut from the lower portion of the Pig. The Ribs are severed from the breastbone behind the shoulder and taste a bit different from the rest of the body. Ribs have more bone than meat, the fat in Ribs makes Spare Ribs more tender than other kinds of Ribs. Spareribs are typically sold smoked, meaning you can easily grill Spare Ribs with a dry rub or barbecue sauce. Spareribs can be made more delicious and tender by an extremely long cooking time at a low temperature.
People all across the world enjoy the flavor of Pork, and they all have their delicious recipes for Spare Ribs. The Chinese cut the Ribs quite short, steam or fry them, and serve them with a flavorful sauce. The Cantonese prepare Ribs with a sweet and savory sauce, while some may skewer the Ribs on long forks and cook in a covered oven.
The Irish have their unique recipe too. In County Cork, people prepare Spare Ribs by boiling them and eating them with Potatoes and Turnips. This dish is known as “Bodice” in Ireland. In America, almost every community has its recipes for Spareribs. From Bodice to Chinese braised Spare Ribs, you can taste every preparation in the Country’s restaurants. America is home to the most delicious Spare Ribs in the world and grilling them has become an Independence Day tradition too! Even if you aren’t much of a cook, you can enjoy National Barbecued Spare Ribs Day by having your fill of the delicious food.
NATIONAL BARBECUED SPARERIBS DAY ACTIVITIES
- Celebrate National Barbecued Spare Ribs Day by treating yourself and your friends and family to Spare Ribs which is the perfect celebration for those who don’t grill or who would like to explore different recipes for Spare Ribs.
- If you’ve never grilled Spare Ribs then National Barbecued Spare Ribs Day is the perfect day to get started on your Spareribs journey by trying your hand at the family recipe or experiment with something new.
- We all have our favorite Spare Ribs preparation. Why not taste something new on National Barbecued Spare Ribs Day? Ask your friends for a taste of there Spare Ribs or look up recipes online and find something you’ve never tasted before.
FACTS ABOUT SPARERIBS
- Spare Ribs weigh between two to five pounds.
- The longest time taken to prepare spare Ribs is 80 hours.
- Spare Ribs have less meat yet they are a favorite for their delicious taste.
- There are four types of Pork Ribs including Baby Back Ribs, Country-style Ribs, St. Louis-style Ribs, and Spareribs.
- The ideal serving size for ribs is one pound per person.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL BARBECUED SPARERIBS DAY
- One of America’s favorite foods is Barbecued Spare Ribs which are America’s favorite grilled food.
- National Barbecued Spare ribs Day is a day best-enjoyed celebration with friends and family when you treat them to a wonderful meal of Barbecued Spare Ribs and grilled Vegetables.
- National Barbecued Spare Ribs Day is also a celebration of a versatile food found in several cultures across the world igniting us through common food habits.
Ingredients
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 racks baby back ribs
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup barbecue sauce
Directions
- Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal. Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter. Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred. Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. Serve hot.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
