Best Bbq Ribs Ever
Get ready to sink your teeth into the *Best BBQ Ribs Ever*—a smoky, tender masterpiece that's sure to be the center of attention at your next cookout! These fall-off-the-bone pork baby back ribs are first slow-cooked in the oven with a bold dry rub featuring paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, and other pantry staples for rich, savory flavor. The signature homemade BBQ sauce, made with apple cider vinegar, molasses, honey, and a touch of liquid smoke, delivers the perfect balance of tangy sweetness. After baking, the ribs are caramelized on the grill for that irresistible charred finish. With just a bit of prep and a hands-off cooking process, you’ll have smoky, saucy ribs that taste like they came straight from a barbecue pit. Perfect for summer gatherings, game day feasts, or anytime you crave finger-licking-good comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Pork baby back ribs
- 2 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Molasses
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Hot sauce
- 1 tsp Liquid smoke
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure tenderness. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar.
Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet, bone-side down.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away from the bones easily.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, molasses, honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, hot sauce, liquid smoke, and water.
Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the ribs are cooked, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Carefully remove the ribs from the foil and transfer them to the grill, bone-side down.
Brush the ribs generously with the prepared BBQ sauce and grill for 5-7 minutes. Flip the ribs, brush more sauce on the other side, and grill for another 5-7 minutes, or until caramelized and slightly charred.
Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for 5 minutes, and then slice between the bones to serve.
Serve with your favorite side dishes and extra BBQ sauce for dipping if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 436.7 g | 560% | |
| Saturated Fat | 160.0 g | 800% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1706 mg | 568% | |
| Sodium | 6415 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.6 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.7 g | ||
| Protein | 384.6 g | 769% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 6272 mg | 133% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
