Description
These BBQ Ribs are a must-try for Father’s Day, featuring tender pork ribs coated in a flavorful dry rub and basted with BBQ sauce. Simple to prep and packed with flavor, they’re the perfect dish for a memorable meal with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 racks pork baby back ribs, 2.5 to 3 pounds total weight
- ½ cup BBQ sauce, or as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Combine all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl.
- Rinse and dry the ribs thoroughly. Remove the membrane if present by lifting it with a knife and peeling it off with a paper towel.
- Place the ribs on heavy-duty foil, bony side up. Rub one-third of the seasoning mix on the bony side, then flip and apply the remaining seasoning on the meaty side. Enclose the ribs in the foil packet and place it on the baking sheet.
- Bake ribs for 2 hours, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Switch oven to BROIL. Transfer ribs from the foil packet to the baking sheet, bony side up. Baste the bony side with BBQ sauce, then flip and generously baste the meaty side. Broil for 4 to 6 minutes, until the sauce caramelizes.
- Let the ribs rest for about 5 minutes, then slice into individual ribs.
Notes
Ensure to dry the ribs well after rinsing for better seasoning adherence.
You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to your spice preference.
Letting the ribs rest after baking helps the juices redistribute for a better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg