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Sweet and Sticky BBQ Ribs

Sweet and Sticky BBQ Ribs for Your Ultimate Summer Feast

Create unforgettable moments with these Sweet and Sticky BBQ Ribs, an ideal dish for summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 1 rack Pork Baby Back Ribs Can swap with spare ribs or St. Louis-style ribs
For the Dry Rub
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar or maple syrup can be alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika or chili powder can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic is a good substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onion, finely diced can also be used
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt are great choices
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for spice
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Honey Agave syrup can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Regular vinegar is a suitable substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be used as a substitute

Equipment

  • oven
  • Grill
  • saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and prepare your baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  2. Carefully trim the silver skin from the pork baby back ribs using a sharp knife.
  3. Combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and optional cayenne in a mixing bowl.
  4. Massage the spice mixture onto both sides of the ribs and let them stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  5. Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  6. While the ribs bake, prepare the BBQ sauce by combining barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan.
  7. Grill the ribs, brushing BBQ sauce on both sides for 5–7 minutes on each side.
  8. Let the ribs rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rackCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These Sweet and Sticky BBQ Ribs are sure to become a family favorite. Consider seasoning them the night before for deeper flavor.

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