How to Marinate Spare Ribs

Marinate spare ribs overnight to infuse flavors and moisture deep into the rib meat. Well seasoned marinades bring a layer of savory flavor to spare ribs that complements the sweet saucy char-grilled exterior. Get a head start on the next family or neighborhood barbecue gathering by building a spare rib marinade the night before and giving it time to work. Make a flavorful marinade your secret ingredient to succulent spare rib grilling success every time.

Things You'll Need

• Knife
• Spare ribs
• Paper towels
• Large glass casserole dish
• 4 tbsp. rib rub or seasoning blend
• 2 tbsp. coarse salt
• 2 cups apple cider
• Plastic wrap
• Tongs

Instructions

1. Slice and peel off the white membrane on the surface of the spare ribs with a sharp knife to allow for more contact between the meat and marinade.

2. Pat the entire surface of the ribs dry with paper towels before liberally applying your favorite rib rub or seasoning blend and coarse salt. Rub the spices into the surface of the meat to rough it up a little and work the seasonings in.

3. Lay the seasoned spare ribs into a long glass casserole dish and pour apple cider over the rack until they are submersed.

4. Seal the casserole dish with a sheet of plastic wrap and slide it into the refrigerator for an overnight rest.

5. Open the casserole dish after at least eight hours and use tongs to lift it from the marinade.

6. Pat the surface lightly with paper towel before apply more seasonings or spice rub. Rest the spare rib rack, covered by paper towels, for at least ten minutes before grilling to allow it to almost reach room temperature.

References

• Apple Cider Marinated Pork Spare Ribs by Emeril Lagasse

Resources

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