BBQ Ribs (Printable Version)

Tender, juicy ribs slow-cooked and glazed with smoky barbecue sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Ribs

01 - 3 to 4 lbs pork or beef ribs
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Dry Rub

03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1 tbsp smoked paprika
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp onion powder
07 - 1 tsp ground black pepper
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper

→ Barbecue Sauce

10 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
11 - 2 tbsp honey
12 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
02 - Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs. Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
03 - Rub olive oil all over the ribs. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl. Evenly coat the ribs with the dry rub mixture.
04 - Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meat side up. Cover tightly with foil.
05 - Bake for 2 to 2½ hours, until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bones.
06 - Mix barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl while ribs are cooking.
07 - Remove the ribs from the oven. Increase oven temperature to 425°F or preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
08 - Brush the ribs generously with the barbecue sauce mixture.
09 - Return to the oven uncovered, or place on the grill, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, basting once, until caramelized and sticky.
10 - Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes, slice between the bones, and serve with extra sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The meat literally falls off the bone, no knife required
  • That caramelized sticky glaze makes people think you labored for hours
02 -
  • Removing that silverskin membrane is non-negotiable, it turns into a tough chewy mess that ruins the texture
  • The low and slow phase is where the magic happens, rushing this step will give you tough ribs
03 -
  • Letting the ribs rest uncovered in the fridge for an hour before cooking helps the rub adhere better
  • Mix a little coffee into your barbecue sauce for depth that nobody can quite place
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