Description
Tangy BBQ Ribs with a homemade sauce that unlocks juicy flavor and a perfect balance of sweetness and tang.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks of baby back ribs (about 4 pounds total)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meat side up. Cover tightly with another piece of aluminum foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the ribs are tender.
- While the ribs are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, liquid smoke, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Once the ribs are done baking, remove them from the oven and discard the top layer of foil. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush a generous amount of the homemade BBQ sauce over the ribs. Transfer the ribs to the grill and cook for about 5-10 minutes, flipping occasionally and basting with more sauce, until they are caramelized and slightly charred.
- Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of hot sauce to the BBQ sauce.
- For a smoky flavor without a grill, broil the ribs in the oven for the last 5-10 minutes after applying the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 30g