Quincy Jones Ribs
Experience the soulful, smoky flavors of Quincy Jones Ribs, a recipe that takes fall-off-the-bone tenderness to the next level. These oven-baked baby back ribs are coated in a bold dry rub made with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne for a perfect balance of sweet heat. Slow-cooked in a foil packet with apple cider vinegar and honey, the ribs stay irresistibly moist as the flavors meld together. Finished with a slather of tangy barbecue sauce and caramelized to perfection on the grill or under the broiler, this recipe is a true showstopper for any barbecue lover. Ready in just over five hours and yielding four generous servings, these ribs are perfect for gatherings, game day, or whenever a craving for soulful Southern-style barbecue strikes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
Begin by preparing the dry rub. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for optimal tenderness. Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel.
Generously massage the dry rub into both sides of the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let the ribs sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Place the ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil, meaty side up. Fold the foil around the ribs to create a sealed packet.
In a small bowl, mix the apple cider vinegar and honey. Pour this mixture into the foil packet with the ribs to ensure they stay moist during cooking.
Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
Carefully open the foil packet and drain off excess liquid. Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce.
Preheat your grill to medium heat or switch your oven to broil.
Place the ribs on the grill (or a baking sheet if broiling) and cook for 5–10 minutes, brushing with more barbecue sauce as they caramelize. Turn occasionally to prevent burning.
Remove the ribs from the grill or oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side and enjoy the soulful flavors of Quincy Jones Ribs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.2 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.4 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 1551 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.9 g | ||
| Protein | 96.3 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1682 mg | 36% | |
*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.
