Pork Ribs

An undeniable aroma of cinnamon, sugar and spices fills your home while these ribs bake that will have you turning to this recipe again and again.

Cinnamon Spiced Ribs

Start with spice rub. This step adds interest and depth of flavor. I particularly like the hint of cinnamon and spice.

You can make a homemade barbecue sauce or follow our recommendation for store bought sauce below. Either way, these ribs come together seamlessly and smell divine while cooking. They are sure to be a hit!

Recipe

Pork Ribs

Yields 1 Rack

Ingredients

• 1 rack of pork ribs

• 1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 cup cane sugar

• 1 tablespoon molasses

• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika

• 1 tablespoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (homemade or I love 365 by Whole Food’s Kansas City Love BBQ Sauce)

Method

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk cane sugar and molasses until molasses is fully absorbed and mixture is free of clumps. Add all other spices and whisk until fully incorporated. Set aside.

On a large sheet pan, rub ribs with oil on both sides. Generously season ribs with spice rub on both sides. Creating a pocket for the ribs wrap and seal with a top and bottom layer of aluminum foil.

Transfer to oven and bake for approximately 3 hours.

Remove ribs from oven and increase the heat to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, brush with barbecue sauce and return to oven. Bake for an additional 10 - 20 minutes.