🔥 Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Pork Ribs 🔥🤤
These juicy, tender pork ribs are slow-cooked and caramelized with a smoky-sweet BBQ glaze. Perfect for grilling, baking, or smoking! 🍖🔥
🌟 Ingredients
✔️ For the Ribs:
2 racks pork baby back ribs (or St. Louis-style) 🍖
2 tbsp yellow mustard (helps seasoning stick) 🌭
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
✔️ For the Dry Rub:
¼ cup brown sugar 🍯
1 tbsp smoked paprika 🌶
1 tbsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tbsp onion powder 🧅
1 tsp salt 🧂
1 tsp black pepper ⚫
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) 🔥
1 tsp mustard powder (optional)
✔️ For the BBQ Glaze:
1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought) 🥫
2 tbsp honey 🍯
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍏
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Ribs:
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs (use a knife to loosen it, then pull with a paper towel).
Rub ribs with olive oil and mustard to help seasoning stick.
2️⃣ Apply the Dry Rub:
In a bowl, mix all dry rub ingredients together.
Massage the seasoning evenly over both sides of the ribs.
🏠 Oven Method:
3️⃣ Bake Low & Slow:
Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
Wrap ribs tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
4️⃣ Glaze & Caramelize:
Unwrap ribs, brush with BBQ glaze, and broil at 450°F for 5-7 minutes until caramelized.
🔥 Grill/Smoker Method:
3️⃣ Smoke the Ribs:
Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C).
Smoke ribs meat-side up for 3 hours, spritzing with apple juice every hour.
4️⃣ Wrap & Continue Cooking:
Wrap ribs in foil with a little butter and honey.
Smoke for another 2 hours.
5️⃣ Glaze & Finish:
Unwrap, brush on BBQ sauce, and grill for 30 minutes to caramelize.
💡 Pro Tips:
✔️ Tender Ribs Hack: Add ½ cup apple juice or beer inside the foil for extra moisture! 🍏🍺
✔️ Make it Spicy: Add extra cayenne and a little hot sauce to the BBQ glaze! 🔥
✔️ Rest Before Serving: Let ribs sit for 10 minutes before slicing for juicy results.
🔥 What’s your go-to BBQ side? Cornbread, mac & cheese, or baked beans? 🤤🍽️