Spareribs

spare ribs, pork ribs

noun SPARE-ribs Rare

Usage Note

Spareribs (or Rippchen) have become a staple of German grilling culture. They are typically marinated in a sweet-smoky sauce (Barbecue-Marinade) and slow-grilled or oven-roasted; the term Rippchen also refers to the regional Ripple (cured pork ribs) popular in Hesse.

Examples

"Die Spareribs wurden über Nacht mariniert und dann vier Stunden bei niedriger Temperatur gegrillt."

Natural Translation

The spare ribs were marinated overnight and then grilled for four hours at low temperature.

Literal Translation

The spare ribs were overnight marinated and then four hours at low temperature grilled.

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