Moms Best Barbecued Ribs

Sink your teeth into Mom’s Best Barbecued Ribs, a tantalizing recipe that guarantees fall-off-the-bone tenderness and irresistibly smoky flavor. These pork baby back ribs are slow-cooked to perfection with a homemade spice rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, and a kick of optional cayenne, then slathered in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce made from ketchup, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Whether finished on the grill for a perfectly caramelized char or broiled to golden-brown perfection, this classic dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for backyard cookouts or weeknight indulgence, these barbecue ribs are served warm with extra sauce on the side for dipping. Get ready to enjoy a taste of smoky-sweet perfection that will take you straight back to mom’s kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:270 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Pork baby back ribs
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Paprika
• 1.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Liquid smoke (optional for extra smoky flavor)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs for tender results. You can do this by gently lifting one end with a knife and pulling it off with a paper towel.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper to make the spice rub.

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture generously all over the ribs, ensuring an even coating.

Step 5

Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet. Place the packets on a large baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until they are tender and the meat begins to pull away from the bones.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, make the barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and optional liquid smoke. Whisk well and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.

Step 8

After 3 hours of baking, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them. Discard the excess liquid from the foil.

Step 9

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Alternatively, if you don't have a grill, you can use your oven's broiler.

Step 10

Brush the ribs generously with the prepared barbecue sauce on both sides.

Step 11

Grill the ribs for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are caramelized and slightly charred, basting with more barbecue sauce as they cook. If broiling, place them on a broiler pan and broil for 3-5 minutes per side.

Step 12

Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before cutting into individual portions.

Step 13

Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side, and enjoy Mom's Best Barbecued Ribs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2002.1 grams (2002.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5432

Total Fat 437.60g	561%
Saturated Fat 160.10g	800%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1706mg	569%
Sodium 4293mg	187%
Total Carbohydrate 24.60g	9%
Dietary Fiber 7.70g	28%
Total Sugars 5.50g
Protein 384.00g	768%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 522mg	40%
Iron 27mg	148%
Potassium 5738mg	122%

*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: 70.7%

Protein: 27.6%

Carbs: 1.8%