Wonderful Smoky Bbq Ribs
Get ready to impress your taste buds with these Wonderful Smoky BBQ Ribs, a tender and flavorful dish that's perfect for backyard gatherings or indulgent family dinners. These pork baby back ribs are coated with a bold dry rub featuring smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and chili powder, delivering the ultimate smoky-sweet kick. After slow roasting to perfection, they’re slathered with a tangy homemade BBQ glaze infused with apple cider vinegar, honey, and a touch of liquid smoke for that irresistible charred flavor. Whether grilled or broiled, these ribs boast melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with a caramelized crust that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Serve them hot with extra BBQ glaze on the side for the ultimate summer barbecue experience!
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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
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the silver membrane on the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and peeling it off with your fingers or a paper towel for better grip.
In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and chili powder to create a dry rub.
Generously pat the dry rub all over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Place the ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil, meat side up, and lightly drizzle them with half of the apple cider vinegar.
Wrap the ribs tightly in the foil, sealing the edges securely to create a packet.
Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours or until the ribs are tender.
While the ribs bake, prepare the BBQ glaze by mixing the BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, remaining apple cider vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes and set aside.
Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and carefully unwrap them. Drain any excess liquid if needed.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or set your oven to broil.
Brush the ribs generously with the BBQ glaze and place them on the grill (or a foil-lined baking sheet if using the broiler).
Grill or broil the ribs for 5-7 minutes, flipping and brushing with more glaze halfway through, until caramelized and slightly charred.
Remove the ribs from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones.
Serve hot with extra glaze on the side and enjoy the smoky, flavorful ribs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 75.7 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 1057 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 84.5 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1282 mg | 27% | |
*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.
