Best Bbq Ribs Ever

Get ready to sink your teeth into the *Best BBQ Ribs Ever*—a smoky, tender masterpiece that's sure to be the center of attention at your next cookout! These fall-off-the-bone pork baby back ribs are first slow-cooked in the oven with a bold dry rub featuring paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, and other pantry staples for rich, savory flavor. The signature homemade BBQ sauce, made with apple cider vinegar, molasses, honey, and a touch of liquid smoke, delivers the perfect balance of tangy sweetness. After baking, the ribs are caramelized on the grill for that irresistible charred finish. With just a bit of prep and a hands-off cooking process, you’ll have smoky, saucy ribs that taste like they came straight from a barbecue pit. Perfect for summer gatherings, game day feasts, or anytime you crave finger-licking-good comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Pork baby back ribs
• 2 tbsp Kosher salt
• 1 tbsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Onion powder
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Molasses
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Hot sauce
• 1 tsp Liquid smoke
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure tenderness. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar.

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.

Step 5

Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet, bone-side down.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away from the bones easily.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, molasses, honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, hot sauce, liquid smoke, and water.

Step 8

Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 9

Once the ribs are cooked, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 10

Carefully remove the ribs from the foil and transfer them to the grill, bone-side down.

Step 11

Brush the ribs generously with the prepared BBQ sauce and grill for 5-7 minutes. Flip the ribs, brush more sauce on the other side, and grill for another 5-7 minutes, or until caramelized and slightly charred.

Step 12

Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for 5 minutes, and then slice between the bones to serve.

Step 13

Serve with your favorite side dishes and extra BBQ sauce for dipping if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2700.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5984.6

Total Fat 436.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 160.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1705.5mg	0%
Sodium 6414.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 127.7g
Protein 384.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 639.7mg	0%
Iron 28.0mg	0%
Potassium 6272.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.1%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 10.8%