Dutch Oven Barbecue Spare Ribs

[meatflip]

I went camping with my buddy and his family recently. During the trip I was completely enlightened when his wife cooked-up some barbecue spare ribs in their camping oven. These honey mustard glazed ribs were without a doubt the best I've ever tasted. I've always cooked ribs on the barbecue and thought that was the only way but the flavour in these ribs were immense. Has anyone tried cooking ribs this way? I'm completely converted and now I'm looking for my own dutch oven so we can try them ourselves at home.

 

[Smokey Lonesome]

To be honest,no I've never cooked ribs that way myself. On the other hand, my sister-in-law cooks them similarly until the meat literally falls off the bone to the point where you cannot pick up a single rib, i.e., there were rib bones scattered through 'pulled pork'! I think she had a heavy hand on some Kraft BBQ sauce for flavor.

If you liked the flavor, what was the honey mustard glaze made of? Did you like the texture of the product? Did you miss any smoke flavor?

 

[BillN]

Yup and they are great, also I have boiled ribs and seared on the grill and they were fantastic, the key is to season/flavor the boiling liquid with broth and aromatics so that you don't boil the flavor out of the meat. Still low and slow nakid ribs win the taste test for me every time.

 

[krex1010]

Ribs taste delicious all different ways, when my grandmother made meatballs and gravy, she would always start with throwing some ribs in the big pot with olive oil and browned them, then added the garlic and all that and then the crushed tomato.....the ribs got pulled out until the gravy was ready for the meatballs and sausage, the ribs went back in then and ended up absolutely delicious.....mmmmm I want ribs

 

[Joe Black]

IMO, the dutch oven is the same as an outdoor crock pot. When I was a Boy Scout leader, the adults cooked in a dutch oven all the time. Biscuits, cake, stew, BBQ, chicken bog, chili, you name it. If it can be cooked anywhere, it can be cooked in a dutch oven.

Lots of memories there. Thanks, Joe

 

[krex1010]

IMO, the dutch oven is the same as an outdoor crock pot. When I was a Boy Scout leader, the adults cooked in a dutch oven all the time. Biscuits, cake, stew, BBQ, chicken bog, chili, you name it. If it can be cooked anywhere, it can be cooked in a dutch oven.

Lots of memories there. Thanks, Joe

Dutch ovens across the globe are offended at being compared to the crock pot lol

 

[Fwismoker]

I think the moral of the story isn't dutch oven ribs but rather honey mustard glaze. I gotta try me some honey mustard finish! Don't see why not

 

[Smokey Lonesome]

I think the moral of the story isn't dutch oven ribs but rather honey mustard glaze.....

Exactly. OP said he liked the flavor so just want to see what the details are.

 

[RolandJT]

Ribs taste delicious all different ways, when my grandmother made meatballs and gravy, she would always start with throwing some ribs in the big pot with olive oil and browned them, then added the garlic and all that and then the crushed tomato.....the ribs got pulled out until the gravy was ready for the meatballs and sausage, the ribs went back in then and ended up absolutely delicious.....mmmmm I want ribs

+1 on this. Ribs and Italian sausage are my go-to meats for red sauce. I'll do meatballs if I'm not lazy, but always include ribs.

 

[krex1010]

+1 on this. Ribs and Italian sausage are my go-to meats for red sauce. I'll do meatballs if I'm not lazy, but always include ribs.

Cannot beat rib meat for flavoring up some gravy! I remember fighting with my cousins over the ribs at holiday lol.

 

[cowgirl]

IMO, the dutch oven is the same as an outdoor crock pot. When I was a Boy Scout leader, the adults cooked in a dutch oven all the time. Biscuits, cake, stew, BBQ, chicken bog, chili, you name it. If it can be cooked anywhere, it can be cooked in a dutch oven.

Lots of memories there. Thanks, Joe

I cook with dutch ovens often and pretty much agree with you. They are a tool. A person can use it for just about anything, soup, stews, liquid meals or use it for baking.
It's not the Dutch oven that makes the ribs taste good, it's the sauce and slow cooking. Any pot will do as long as it can withstand the heat.

I love my dutch ovens but given the choice when camping, I like my food kissed with fire and smoke.
Just my preference.

 

[meatflip]

I love barbecuing don't get me wrong, but these ribs were immense. I'd be interested to see what they'd be like with a quick throw onto the flames, surely it would only enhance the taste even further. I'll have to have a play around once I get an oven sorted. Looking at the Le Creuset dutch ovens at the moment as that's what I've been recommended but considering my options. Don't know whether to get one purely for the home or one that I can use as a camping stove with coals.

Asked about the recipe, apparently its just mustard (dijon works best), honey, brown sugar and some soy sauce. You can also add hot sauce depending on how spicy you want it. Quality meat is a must, then throw in some veggies on the bottom like carrots and onions. She pretty much plays it by ear with the quantities and what she uses often depends on what they have stocked. She hasn't had a bad batch yet, even though they taste a little different each time.

 

[Titch]

Honey Mustard Soy is a flavor used a lot here.
Its great as a glaze on Ham, legs of Lamb etc.
I use a Dutch oven a lot in both the Kettle and offset.
Pasta sauce made slow with the lid off gets a great smoke infuse

 

[mattmountz94]

Sounds great. I actually have some bone in thighs marinating in some honey mustard sauce for tonight. The flavor of this sauce is good we use it regularly. Maybe ill try on some ribs.

1/4 cup dijon
1/4 cup stone ground mustard
1/2 cup of honey
1 TS soy sauce
1 TS Grated ginger
black peppper

 

[krex1010]

I love barbecuing don't get me wrong, but these ribs were immense. I'd be interested to see what they'd be like with a quick throw onto the flames, surely it would only enhance the taste even further. I'll have to have a play around once I get an oven sorted. Looking at the Le Creuset dutch ovens at the moment as that's what I've been recommended but considering my options. Don't know whether to get one purely for the home or one that I can use as a camping stove with coals.

Asked about the recipe, apparently its just mustard (dijon works best), honey, brown sugar and some soy sauce. You can also add hot sauce depending on how spicy you want it. Quality meat is a must, then throw in some veggies on the bottom like carrots and onions. She pretty much plays it by ear with the quantities and what she uses often depends on what they have stocked. She hasn't had a bad batch yet, even though they taste a little different each time.

Dutch ovens are fantastic cooking vessels, you should have one...or two lol if you are planning on using it in a campfire setting I would get a Lodge cast iron, or something like that. Le Creuset makes great Dutch ovens too, but at the prices they go for, I don't know that I'd be bringing one camping and using it over an open fire.

 

[smoke ninja]

Im sure they were great even if they weren't bbq'd. I have a buddy that marinates his ribs before cooking in foil and finishing on the grill. pretty good.

 

[meatflip]

Dutch ovens are fantastic cooking vessels, you should have one...or two lol if you are planning on using it in a campfire setting I would get a Lodge cast iron, or something like that. Le Creuset makes great Dutch ovens too, but at the prices they go for, I don't know that I'd be bringing one camping and using it over an open fire.

Yep, I was actually thinking that maybe i'll get a Le Creuset for home use and a Lodge for camping. I love the look of the Le Creuset so would like one for the kitchen, they are a little more pricey but I've managed to find some good deals on new and used ones. For the use it will get, it will surely be worth every penny. A cast iron Lodge will definitely be better as a dogs-body camping buddy.

 

[Titch]

Do you have Aldi over there?
Every so often they sell cast iron enamelled Dutch ovens.
I have a large collection that have stood up to the kettle,acorn and offset,
Mostly indirect and used with the lid off to get that lick of blue

 

[meatflip]

Do you have Aldi over there?
Every so often they sell cast iron enamelled Dutch ovens.
I have a large collection that have stood up to the kettle,acorn and offset,
Mostly indirect and used with the lid off to get that lick of blue

There is an Aldi in Richmond actually but I've never been in it. Not sure whether they do the same kind of stuff on offer as you guys get over there. I could check it out I suppose.

 

[2xal]

Throwing an open dutchie with sauce into the smoker is a great idea, you guys got my wheels turning for sure. Might have to try the mustard glaze too