Blue Ribbon Barbecue Ribs
Get ready to impress your taste buds and your guests with these mouthwatering Blue Ribbon Barbecue Ribs! Packed with flavor from a smoky-sweet dry rub of brown sugar, paprika, and a hint of cayenne, these tender pork baby back ribs are slow-cooked to perfection in the oven before being finished on the grill for that irresistible caramelized glaze. The tangy barbecue glaze, made with a blend of barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar, takes these ribs to the next level of finger-licking goodness. Perfect for backyard gatherings, game day parties, or a special family dinner, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve them up with extra sauce on the side and watch them disappear! Keywords: barbecue ribs recipe, baby back ribs, grilled ribs, barbecue glaze, crowd-pleasing ribs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 sheet (large enough to wrap ribs) Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the racks of ribs. Use a knife to lift a corner of the membrane, then grip it with a paper towel and peel it off completely.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.
Generously apply the dry rub mixture to both sides of the ribs, pressing it into the meat with your hands.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil, ensuring there are no holes for steam to escape.
Place the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Stir and heat over medium-low heat until warmed and well combined, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
Once the ribs are done baking, carefully unwrap them from the foil (caution: they will be hot) and preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Place the ribs on the grill and brush them generously with the barbecue glaze. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, basting frequently, until the sauce is sticky and slightly caramelized.
Remove the ribs from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into individual portions and serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.9 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 1778 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.5 g | ||
| Protein | 96.1 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1342 mg | 29% | |
*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.
