Pork Ribs Perfection
Transform your barbecue game with "Pork Ribs Perfection," the ultimate fall-off-the-bone recipe that delivers bold flavor and tender, juicy meat every time. These oven-baked pork ribs are generously coated in a smoky-sweet dry rub made with brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, then brushed with apple cider vinegar and mustard to lock in moisture and enhance flavor. Sealed in aluminum foil and slow-cooked to tender perfection, the ribs are finished either on the grill or in the oven with a thick layer of caramelized barbecue sauce for that irresistible sticky-sweet glaze. Perfect for weekend gatherings or game day feasts, this recipe serves six and is sure to be a crowd favorite. Discover how easy it is to create mouthwatering barbecue ribs with minimal effort—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks (about 4 pounds total) Pork ribs rack
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 1 roll Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs by sliding a knife underneath and pulling it off with a paper towel for grip.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Brush both sides of the ribs lightly with apple cider vinegar, then rub the spice mixture generously over the entire surface of the ribs.
Brush the ribs with yellow mustard to help the seasoning stick and enhance the flavor.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil to seal in moisture and place them on a large baking sheet, bone side down.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours. The ribs are ready for the next step when the meat is tender and pulls away easily from the bone.
Carefully remove the ribs from the oven and unwrap them, discarding the foil. Brush both sides of the ribs liberally with barbecue sauce.
Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) or preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
Place the ribs back in the oven or on the grill directly, bone side down. Cook for 15-20 minutes, brushing with additional barbecue sauce and flipping once if using a grill, until the sauce is caramelized.
Remove the ribs from the oven or grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual ribs.
Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side. Enjoy your Pork Ribs Perfection!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 141.7 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.9 g | 265% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 477 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 1578 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 123.8 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1561 mg | 33% | |
*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.
