Chef Rocco Dispiritos Bbq Ribs
Indulge in the smoky, tender perfection of Chef Rocco DiSpirito’s BBQ Ribs, a show-stopping recipe that guarantees fall-off-the-bone goodness with every bite. These pork baby back ribs are seasoned with a bold dry rub of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar before being slow-cooked to tender perfection in the oven. Once baked, the ribs are slathered in a rich homemade barbecue sauce, infused with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, liquid smoke, and honey for that perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors. Finished on the grill or under the broiler for a caramelized, charred glaze, these ribs are ideal for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare yet undeniably impressive, this recipe is the ultimate way to bring restaurant-quality BBQ to your table—serve with extra sauce for dipping and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 cups Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane on the underside. Pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a dry rub.
Generously season both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat.
Wrap each rack of ribs individually in aluminum foil, sealing them tightly to lock in moisture.
Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours until the ribs are tender.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue sauce by combining the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and honey in a medium saucepan.
Simmer the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 3 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Brush both sides generously with the barbecue sauce.
Preheat your grill or broiler to high heat. Grill or broil the ribs for 5-7 minutes per side, brushing with additional barbecue sauce, until caramelized and slightly charred.
Allow the ribs to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual servings.
Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.0 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 205 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 1256 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 948 mg | 20% | |
*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.
