Go Crazy Ribs
Get ready to fire up your taste buds with "Go Crazy Ribs," the ultimate recipe for fall-off-the-bone pork ribs bursting with bold, smoky-sweet flavors. These tender baby back or spare ribs are generously coated in a homemade dry rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, and a hint of cayenne for a perfectly balanced kick. Slowly baked for three hours to juicy perfection, they’re then brushed with a finger-licking glaze made from apple cider vinegar, barbecue sauce, honey, and Worcestershire—creating a caramelized, sticky finish that's pure barbecue bliss. Perfect for backyard gatherings or a cozy dinner, these irresistible ribs are a crowd-pleaser served with classic sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or grilled veggies. Whether you’re looking for tender ribs, a tangy glaze, or an easy rib recipe, "Go Crazy Ribs" promises to deliver comfort food magic with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if it hasn’t already been removed. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, making sure to coat both sides evenly.
Place the ribs on a large piece of aluminum foil, meat side up. Wrap the foil tightly around the ribs to seal them and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 3 hours, until they are tender and the meat is starting to pull away from the bones.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, barbecue sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
After 3 hours, carefully unwrap the ribs and discard the foil. Brush both sides of the ribs generously with the glaze.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20 minutes, basting with more glaze every 5 minutes.
Once the ribs are caramelized and glossy, remove them from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into individual ribs.
Serve warm with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 472.7 g | 606% | |
| Saturated Fat | 174.6 g | 873% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1880 mg | 627% | |
| Sodium | 10848 mg | 472% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.1 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 314.7 g | ||
| Protein | 415.0 g | 830% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 810 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 31.1 mg | 173% | |
| Potassium | 6301 mg | 134% | |
*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.
