Moms Best Barbecued Ribs
Sink your teeth into Mom’s Best Barbecued Ribs, a tantalizing recipe that guarantees fall-off-the-bone tenderness and irresistibly smoky flavor. These pork baby back ribs are slow-cooked to perfection with a homemade spice rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, and a kick of optional cayenne, then slathered in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce made from ketchup, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Whether finished on the grill for a perfectly caramelized char or broiled to golden-brown perfection, this classic dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for backyard cookouts or weeknight indulgence, these barbecue ribs are served warm with extra sauce on the side for dipping. Get ready to enjoy a taste of smoky-sweet perfection that will take you straight back to mom’s kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Pork baby back ribs
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Paprika
- 1.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Liquid smoke (optional for extra smoky flavor)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs for tender results. You can do this by gently lifting one end with a knife and pulling it off with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper to make the spice rub.
Rub the spice mixture generously all over the ribs, ensuring an even coating.
Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet. Place the packets on a large baking sheet.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until they are tender and the meat begins to pull away from the bones.
While the ribs are baking, make the barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and optional liquid smoke. Whisk well and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
After 3 hours of baking, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them. Discard the excess liquid from the foil.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Alternatively, if you don't have a grill, you can use your oven's broiler.
Brush the ribs generously with the prepared barbecue sauce on both sides.
Grill the ribs for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are caramelized and slightly charred, basting with more barbecue sauce as they cook. If broiling, place them on a broiler pan and broil for 3-5 minutes per side.
Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before cutting into individual portions.
Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side, and enjoy Mom's Best Barbecued Ribs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 437.6 g | 561% | |
| Saturated Fat | 160.1 g | 800% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1706 mg | 568% | |
| Sodium | 4293 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 384.0 g | 768% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 26.7 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 5738 mg | 122% | |
*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.
