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🍖 BBQ Ribs Recipe (Oven + Grill Option)
Ingredients:
- 2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the ribs:
- Remove the thin silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs (for tenderness).
- Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
2. Season the ribs:
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, pepper, salt, and cayenne.
- Rub olive oil on ribs, then coat generously with the spice rub.
3. Oven-bake (for tenderness):
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Wrap ribs in foil (meat side up) and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
4. Sauce + Grill/Finish:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (or use oven broiler).
- Brush ribs with BBQ sauce and grill/broil for 5–10 minutes per side until caramelized and sticky.
- Add more sauce before serving if desired.
5. Rest & Serve:
- Let ribs rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice between bones and serve with extra BBQ sauce.
❓ BBQ Ribs FAQs
1. What type of ribs work best?
- Baby back ribs: Tender, leaner, cook faster.
- Spare ribs: Meatier, richer flavor, need longer cooking.
- St. Louis-style ribs: Trimmed spare ribs, a good balance of meat and tenderness.
2. Do I need to remove the membrane?
Yes ✅. The membrane (on the bone side) is tough and chewy. Removing it allows flavors to penetrate and gives tender ribs.
3. How do I know when ribs are done?
- Internal temp should be 190–203°F (88–95°C) for fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
- Bones should be slightly exposed, and meat should bend easily without falling apart.
4. Can I make these without a grill?
Yes! After baking, simply broil ribs in the oven for 5–8 minutes until caramelized.
5. Best BBQ sauce to use?
- Sweet & smoky: Honey BBQ, brown sugar sauce.
- Tangy: Carolina vinegar-based.
- Spicy: Chipotle or hot BBQ sauce.
6. Can I prep ribs ahead of time?
Yes. You can season ribs a day before, wrap in foil, and refrigerate overnight. Bake/grill the next day.
7. How do I keep ribs moist?
- Cook low and slow at 275–300°F.
- Wrap ribs in foil during baking (“Texas crutch”).
- Brush with sauce or apple juice while grilling for moisture.
8. Can I use beef ribs instead?
Yes! Beef short ribs or back ribs are delicious. They’ll take a little longer (3–4 hours at 300°F).
Would you like me to also add a homemade BBQ sauce recipe (smoky + tangy) that pairs perfectly with these ribs?