Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- BBQ sauce (sweet, spicy, or tangy)
- Optional: marinade (BBQ sauce, maple syrup, melted butter, hot sauce)
- Optional: Spiced Citrus BBQ Glaze
- Optional: yellow mustard
Instructions
- Trim and clean ribs.
- Apply dry rub.
- Optional: marinate ribs overnight.
- Grill, oven-bake, or slow cook ribs.
- Grill: indirect heat, 250°F, 2-3 hours.
- Oven: 300°F, 2.5-3 hours.
- Slow cook: low heat, 6-8 hours.
- Apply BBQ sauce during the last hour of cooking.
- Rest ribs for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Baby back ribs are recommended for tenderness.
- Marinating enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Cooking methods vary in time and flavor.
- Resting time is crucial for juicy ribs.
- Side dishes like coleslaw and cornbread complement ribs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-8 hours (depending on method)
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 ribs (estimated)
- Calories: Estimated 300-500 calories
- Sugar: Estimated 10-20 grams
- Sodium: Estimated 500-1000 milligrams
- Fat: Estimated 20-30 grams
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 15-25 grams
- Protein: Estimated 25-35 grams
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