Red Meat · The Cooking Guide

Pork Spare Ribs

Larger, meatier ribs from the belly area. More fat and connective tissue than baby backs, requiring longer cooking but delivering rich flavor.

Methods

How to cook pork spare ribs

Smoking

Smoking Pork Spare Ribs

Cook Time
6h
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Smoker Temperature
225°F / 105°C
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done

Braising

Braising Pork Spare Ribs

Cook Time
3h30min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Cooking Temperature
300°F / 150°C
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done

Slow Roasting

Slow Roasting Pork Spare Ribs

Cook Time
4h30min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Oven Temperature
275°F / 135°C
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Safe150°F / 65°CSlightly pink center is acceptable
Well Done160°F / 70°CNo pink remaining, fully cooked through

Safety

Cooking pork spare ribs safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your pork spare ribs is safely cooked.