Baked Ribs with Spicy Blackberry Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Baked Ribs with Spicy Blackberry Sauce
65 min.
4
545kcal

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Looking for a delicious and unique twist on classic ribs? These Baked Ribs with Spicy Blackberry Sauce offer a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a special meal for yourself, this dish is sure to impress. The tender, juicy baby back ribs are baked to perfection and then glazed with a mouthwatering sauce made from fresh blackberries, honey, and a hint of chili powder. It's a flavor explosion you won’t want to miss!

What makes this recipe even better is that it’s both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences. The combination of tangy balsamic vinegar, zesty ginger, and spicy hot pepper sauce gives the blackberry glaze its irresistible kick. As the ribs bake, the sauce thickens into a beautifully rich, sticky glaze that coats each rib with layers of flavor.

This dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any occasion where you want to showcase a delicious, hearty main course. Serve it with a side of your favorite vegetables or a fresh salad, and you have a complete meal that's both satisfying and full of bold flavors. Get ready to enjoy a culinary experience that brings the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory right to your dinner table!

Ingredients

  • pounds baby back ribs 
  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 2.5 cups blackberries fresh frozen thawed
  • teaspoons chili powder 
  • 0.5 cup ginger fresh minced peeled
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • 0.5 cup catsup 
  • teaspoons hot sauce hot
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • sieve
  • blender

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix chili powder, garlic, and salt in small bowl; rub mixture into ribs.
  3. Place ribs on large rimmed baking sheet, meaty side up.
  4. Bake ribs 50 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, puree remaining ingredients in blender until almost smooth. Strain blackberry puree into heavy medium saucepan; discard solids in sieve. Cook puree over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Brush ribs with enough sauce to coat. Continue baking until sauce browns and forms thick glaze, about 10 minutes longer.
  7. Cut slabs between bones into individual ribs.
  8. Serve with remaining blackberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories545kcal
Protein20.98%
Fat38.5%
Carbs40.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.07
Glycemic Load
20.42
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.58217382431%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
89.96mg
Pelargonidin
0.41mg
Peonidin
0.19mg
Catechin
33.35mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
4.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.61mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.65mg
Quercetin
3.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:544.84kcal
27.24%
Fat:24.2g
37.23%
Saturated Fat:8.36g
52.23%
Carbohydrates:57.3g
19.1%
Net Carbohydrates:51.35g
18.67%
Sugar:47.17g
52.41%
Cholesterol:98.59mg
32.86%
Sodium:1069.94mg
46.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.67g
59.33%
Selenium:45.69µg
65.28%
Vitamin B3:11.09mg
55.46%
Vitamin B1:0.69mg
45.93%
Vitamin B6:0.79mg
39.45%
Manganese:0.78mg
39.05%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.52%
Zinc:4.42mg
29.48%
Vitamin C:23.39mg
28.35%
Phosphorus:265.74mg
26.57%
Fiber:5.95g
23.8%
Potassium:717.84mg
20.51%
Vitamin K:20.94µg
19.95%
Vitamin A:974.44IU
19.49%
Copper:0.38mg
18.92%
Vitamin E:2.63mg
17.55%
Vitamin B5:1.52mg
15.22%
Magnesium:55.57mg
13.89%
Iron:2.47mg
13.71%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.34%
Vitamin D:1.57µg
10.48%
Calcium:94.07mg
9.41%
Folate:28.14µg
7.03%
Source:Epicurious