Cajun Style Bbq Ribs
Savor the smoky, spicy, and irresistibly tender flavor of Cajun Style BBQ Ribs—perfect for backyard gatherings or a cozy family dinner. These pork baby back ribs are seasoned with a bold Cajun spice rub, featuring paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and a touch of brown sugar for the ultimate balance of heat and sweetness. Slow-cooked to perfection, the meat becomes fall-off-the-bone tender before being glazed with a rich barbecue sauce and caramelized for a sticky, charred finish. Whether cooked in the oven or on the grill, these ribs are a crowd-pleaser that promises bold flavors with every bite. Pair them with your favorite sides for a true Southern feast! Keywords: Cajun BBQ ribs, spicy ribs recipe, fall-off-the-bone ribs, grilled ribs, Southern-style barbecue.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) or prepare your grill for indirect cooking.
Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under the membrane and gripping it with a paper towel to pull it off cleanly.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and brown sugar to make the Cajun rub.
Rub the ribs with olive oil to help the seasoning stick. Then, generously coat both sides of the ribs with the Cajun spice rub, massaging it into the meat.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet if cooking in the oven, or directly on the grill over indirect heat.
Cook the ribs for 3 hours, until the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bone.
Carefully remove the ribs from the foil. If grilling, transfer the ribs to direct heat or, if using the oven, place them on a baking rack over a lined tray.
Brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce on both sides of the ribs.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) or place the ribs over direct heat on the grill. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, turning once, until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
Remove the ribs from the oven or grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 368.0 g | 472% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.1 g | 640% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1316 mg | 439% | |
| Sodium | 11055 mg | 481% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.1 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.6 g | ||
| Protein | 299.6 g | 599% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 4937 mg | 105% | |
*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.
