Acadia's Grilled Baby Back Ribs
Transform your backyard barbecue into a culinary triumph with Acadia's Grilled Baby Back Ribs, a tender and flavor-packed masterpiece perfect for summer gatherings or any grilling season. These fall-off-the-bone ribs are coated with a smoky, sweet, and slightly spicy homemade dry rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Slow-grilled over indirect heat, the ribs are misted with an apple cider vinegar spray for irresistible juiciness and generously brushed with your favorite BBQ sauce for a sticky, caramelized finish. With just 25 minutes of prep time and a low-and-slow grill technique, this recipe guarantees perfectly smoky ribs that will impress even the most discerning barbecue enthusiasts. Serve them piping hot, and watch as they disappear in an instant! Keywords: grilled baby back ribs, BBQ ribs recipe, smoky ribs, summer grilling, homemade dry rub ribs.
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Ingredients
- 2 racks Baby back ribs
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cups Water
- 1 cups Your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to 250°F (120°C) for indirect heat. If using charcoal, move the coals to one side; if using a gas grill, only light burners on one side.
Step 2
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption. Use a paper towel to grip the membrane and pull it off.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.
Step 4
Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat to ensure it sticks.
Step 5
Place the ribs on the grill bone-side down over indirect heat. Close the grill lid and cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, maintaining a consistent grill temperature of 250°F.
Step 6
After 2 hours, mix the apple cider vinegar and water together in a spray bottle. Lightly mist the ribs with the mixture every 30 minutes to keep them moist.
Step 7
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce. For a caramelized glaze, you can move the ribs to direct heat for 5-10 minutes at the very end, being careful not to burn the sauce.
Step 8
Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes. Slice between the bones to separate the ribs and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2283.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5922.3 |
| Total Fat 352.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 123.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1308.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7690.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 309.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 255.3g | |
| Protein 365.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 960.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4980.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories