Slow-Cooked Brazilian Pork Ribs with Spiced Dry Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

Tender pork ribs infused with a traditional Brazilian spice blend, slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs pork ribs, smoked paprika, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork ribs
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to create the dry rub.
2. Step 2: Rub 3 pounds of pork ribs evenly with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then massage the dry rub all over the ribs, coating thoroughly.
3. Step 3: Place ribs on a large baking sheet lined with foil, cover tightly with another foil layer, and slow-cook in the oven for 3 hours until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
4. Step 4: Remove ribs from oven, squeeze 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice over them, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.