Oven BBQ Spareribs with Roasted Brussels Sprouts + Garlic-Smashed Red Potatoes
A weeknight BBQ hit with almost zero effort: tender, saucy Kansas City–style ribs (thanks to the cook-in-bag) with crisp-roasted Brussels sprouts and buttery smashed red potatoes. It’s cozy, sticky-finger good, and very Colorado-winter appropriate.
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- Kroger® Cook In Bag Kansas City Style BBQ St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs 1 lb (entire package) $3.39 sale (1 lb)
- Brussels sprouts 12 oz, trimmed and halved $3.50 sale (1 lb)
- Red potatoes 12 oz (about 3–4 small), scrubbed $1.69 (1 lb)
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic paste) $0.75
- Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
- Butter 1 tbsp
- Apple cider vinegar 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
- Kosher salt 1/2 tsp, plus more to taste
- Black pepper 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Prep: Scrub 12 oz red potatoes and cut any larger ones in half. Trim 12 oz Brussels sprouts and slice them in half through the stem end. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Roast potatoes: Toss the 12 oz potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on one side of the sheet pan, cut-sides down when possible. Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes.
- Add sprouts: Toss the 12 oz Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Add to the other side of the sheet pan. Roast potatoes + sprouts for 18–22 minutes more, until sprouts are browned at the edges and potatoes are tender when pierced.
- Bake ribs: While veggies roast, place the 1 lb cook-in-bag pork spareribs (in its bag, per package directions) on a separate small baking sheet. Bake in the same 400°F oven for the time listed on the package (typically ~35–45 minutes).
- Finish potatoes: When potatoes are tender, lightly smash them with the bottom of a mug. Dot with 1 tbsp butter, sprinkle the minced garlic over, and return to the oven for 3 minutes to mellow the garlic.
- Brighten + serve: Toss Brussels sprouts with 1 tsp apple cider vinegar. Slice ribs and serve with smashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
Health notes: ~950–1100 kcal per serving (2 servings). Hearty and higher in sodium/sugar from BBQ sauce; balance comes from a big portion of cruciferous veg. To lighten: use less sauce (wipe excess from ribs after baking) and increase Brussels sprouts portion.
Drink pairing: BBQ ribs love wines with fruit and pepper to stand up to sweet-smoky sauce. Go for a juicy, low-tannin red served just-cool. Local tip: look for a Colorado-grown Frontenac or a CO red blend from a local winery (availability varies).