Classic BBQ Pork Ribs
Get ready to savor the smoky, tender goodness of **Classic BBQ Pork Ribs**, a recipe that’s perfect for backyard cookouts or a cozy dinner at home. Featuring a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, brown sugar, and a hint of cayenne, these baby back ribs are seasoned with a robust dry rub that guarantees bold, savory bites. The slow-cooking process in the oven ensures the ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, while the homemade barbecue sauce—made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and a touch of liquid smoke—adds the perfect balance of tangy sweetness. Finish the ribs on the grill or under the broiler for a caramelized, slightly charred crust bursting with smoky BBQ flavor. Ready in just a few simple steps, this crowd-pleasing rib recipe is a must-try for barbecue lovers craving big flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for tender results.
In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Rub both sides of the ribs generously with the prepared dry rub.
Place the seasoned ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil.
Cover the ribs tightly with another piece of foil.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours until they are tender.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce: In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and liquid smoke.
Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.
Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and carefully take off the top foil.
Brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce over both sides of the ribs.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or set the oven broiler to high.
Grill or broil the ribs for about 10 minutes, turning once, until the sauce is caramelized and slightly charred.
Remove the ribs from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Serve the ribs hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.0 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 1595 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 82.7 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1374 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.
