Description
Succulent BBQ ribs sizzle with irresistible flavor from classic Southern grilling techniques. Smoky, tender meat paired with zesty homemade sauce promises a memorable backyard feast you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks baby back ribs (4–5 lbs / 1.8–2.3 kg)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (favorite brand or homemade)
Instructions
- Preparation: Strip the membrane from ribs’ backside and pat dry with paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adhesion.
- Seasoning: Blend brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne into a uniform mixture. Massage the spice blend comprehensively across both rib surfaces, ensuring complete coverage.
- Resting and Marinating: Wrap ribs tightly in aluminum foil, allowing the meat to absorb seasonings and reach room temperature while developing rich flavor profiles.
- Slow Cooking: Prepare grill for indirect heat at 300F. Position foil-wrapped ribs on cooler grill section, slow-cooking for 2 to 2.5 hours to tenderize the meat thoroughly.
- Finishing and Glazing: Remove foil and transfer ribs to medium-heat zone. Brush generously with barbecue sauce, rotating periodically to create a glossy, caramelized exterior with subtle charred characteristics.
- Serving: Allow ribs to rest briefly for juice redistribution, then slice between bones with precision. Plate with additional sauce for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Select Premium Rib Cuts: Choose well-marbled, meaty pork ribs with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Control Grill Temperature: Maintain steady 300F heat using indirect grilling technique, preventing meat from burning and ensuring tender, juicy results.
- Membrane Removal Technique: Strip back membrane completely using paper towel grip for better seasoning penetration and more tender meat texture.
- Sauce Application Strategy: Apply barbecue sauce during final grilling stage to prevent burning, creating perfect caramelized glaze without charring meat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg