Blue Ribbon Barbecue Ribs

Get ready to impress your taste buds and your guests with these mouthwatering Blue Ribbon Barbecue Ribs! Packed with flavor from a smoky-sweet dry rub of brown sugar, paprika, and a hint of cayenne, these tender pork baby back ribs are slow-cooked to perfection in the oven before being finished on the grill for that irresistible caramelized glaze. The tangy barbecue glaze, made with a blend of barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar, takes these ribs to the next level of finger-licking goodness. Perfect for backyard gatherings, game day parties, or a special family dinner, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve them up with extra sauce on the side and watch them disappear! Keywords: barbecue ribs recipe, baby back ribs, grilled ribs, barbecue glaze, crowd-pleasing ribs.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 sheet (large enough to wrap ribs) Aluminum foil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the racks of ribs. Use a knife to lift a corner of the membrane, then grip it with a paper towel and peel it off completely.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.

Step 4

Generously apply the dry rub mixture to both sides of the ribs, pressing it into the meat with your hands.

Step 5

Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil, ensuring there are no holes for steam to escape.

Step 6

Place the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Stir and heat over medium-low heat until warmed and well combined, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

Step 8

Once the ribs are done baking, carefully unwrap them from the foil (caution: they will be hot) and preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 9

Place the ribs on the grill and brush them generously with the barbecue glaze. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, basting frequently, until the sauce is sticky and slightly caramelized.

Step 10

Remove the ribs from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into individual portions and serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2024.8 grams (2024.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5240

Total Fat 338.20g	434%
Saturated Fat 123.40g	617%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 1316mg	439%
Sodium 7368mg	320%
Total Carbohydrate 293.10g	107%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 257.80g
Protein 299.40g	599%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 499mg	38%
Iron 21mg	116%
Potassium 4766mg	101%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 21.7%