Blackberry Bbq Ribs
Indulge in the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors with these irresistible Blackberry BBQ Ribs. Featuring tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs rubbed with a bold blend of smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic, this recipe takes BBQ to the next level with a luscious homemade blackberry barbecue sauce. Made from ripe blackberries, ketchup, brown sugar, and a touch of honey, the sauce adds a fruity twist that caramelizes beautifully on the grill or under the broiler. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or craving a hearty comfort meal, these ribs promise to steal the spotlight. Serve with extra sauce for dipping and let every bite be a sticky, delicious celebration of smoky sweetness! Perfect for barbecue enthusiasts seeking fresh, rich flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork ribs (baby back or St. Louis style)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 2 cups Blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (extra for sauce)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the silverskin membrane from the back of the ribs for better texture and flavor absorption. Use a paper towel for grip if needed.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cumin to create a dry rub.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels, then generously season both sides of the ribs with the dry rub. Massage it into the meat.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat starts to pull away from the bones.
While the ribs are cooking, prepare the blackberry BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the blackberries, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and honey.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blackberries break down and the sauce thickens slightly, about 15–20 minutes.
Remove the sauce from the heat and blend it using an immersion blender or a regular blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
After the ribs are done baking, carefully remove them from the foil and transfer them to a grill preheated to medium heat or a broiler on high.
Brush the ribs generously with the blackberry BBQ sauce on both sides. Grill or broil for 5–7 minutes per side, until the sauce caramelizes and gets sticky.
Remove the ribs from the grill or broiler and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones.
Serve the ribs warm with extra blackberry BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 84.6 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.3 g | 151% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 1079 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 893 mg | 19% | |
*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.
