Description
Elevate your 4th of July celebration with these irresistible BBQ ribs. Tender and smoky, these ribs are generously glazed with a rich barbecue sauce, making them the perfect centerpiece for any summer gathering. With balanced flavors and an easy preparation method, they promise to impress your guests and create unforgettable memories around the grill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 300°F (150°C) for indirect cooking.
- Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to create the spice rub.
- Generously apply the spice rub all over the ribs.
- Place seasoned ribs on the grill away from direct heat. Close the lid and cook for about 2 hours until tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of grilling, brush on BBQ sauce generously for a sticky glaze.
- Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with additional BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg