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Barbecue Ribs

Tender and flavorful barbecue ribs, slow-cooked to perfection and coated in a rich, tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 2 lbs pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
Dry Rub
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prepare the Ribs
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 300°F).
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor and tenderness.
  3. In a small bowl, mix all the dry rub ingredients together.
  4. Rub the dry mixture all over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
Cook the Ribs
  1. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on the grill.
  2. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, maintaining a consistent temperature.
  3. Remove the ribs from the foil and brush with barbecue sauce.
  4. Grill for an additional 30 minutes, turning and basting with more sauce every 10 minutes.
Serve
  1. Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the ribs with the dry rub overnight in the refrigerator.

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