BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe

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These BBQ pork ribs are tender, smoky, and coated in a sticky, caramelized barbecue glaze. Cooked low and slow, they develop deep flavors while staying juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. Whether grilled, baked, or smoked, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality ribs at home!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, BBQ

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 rack pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
¼ cup BBQ seasoning rub smoky and sweet
1 cup BBQ sauce thick and smoky
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar for added tenderness
2 tablespoons yellow mustard for extra flavor
1 tablespoon brown sugar for caramelization

Equipment

Grill or Oven For slow cooking the ribs to perfection
Basting Brush For coating the ribs with BBQ sauce
Foil For wrapping ribs to retain moisture

Method

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for extra tenderness.
Rub the ribs with mustard, then apply the BBQ seasoning rub evenly.
Let the ribs rest for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
Cook using your preferred method: Grill at 275°F (135°C) for 2.5-3 hours, Bake at 300°F (150°C) wrapped in foil for 2.5 hours, or Smoke at 225°F (107°C) for 5-6 hours.
In the last 30 minutes, brush the ribs with BBQ sauce, letting it caramelize.
Remove the ribs, let them rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, use hickory or mesquite wood chips when grilling or smoking.
For fall-off-the-bone ribs, wrap in foil halfway through cooking.

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