Cajun Style Bbq Ribs

Savor the smoky, spicy, and irresistibly tender flavor of Cajun Style BBQ Ribs—perfect for backyard gatherings or a cozy family dinner. These pork baby back ribs are seasoned with a bold Cajun spice rub, featuring paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and a touch of brown sugar for the ultimate balance of heat and sweetness. Slow-cooked to perfection, the meat becomes fall-off-the-bone tender before being glazed with a rich barbecue sauce and caramelized for a sticky, charred finish. Whether cooked in the oven or on the grill, these ribs are a crowd-pleaser that promises bold flavors with every bite. Pair them with your favorite sides for a true Southern feast! Keywords: Cajun BBQ ribs, spicy ribs recipe, fall-off-the-bone ribs, grilled ribs, Southern-style barbecue.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) or prepare your grill for indirect cooking.

Step 2

Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under the membrane and gripping it with a paper towel to pull it off cleanly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and brown sugar to make the Cajun rub.

Step 4

Rub the ribs with olive oil to help the seasoning stick. Then, generously coat both sides of the ribs with the Cajun spice rub, massaging it into the meat.

Step 5

Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet if cooking in the oven, or directly on the grill over indirect heat.

Step 6

Cook the ribs for 3 hours, until the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bone.

Step 7

Carefully remove the ribs from the foil. If grilling, transfer the ribs to direct heat or, if using the oven, place them on a baking rack over a lined tray.

Step 8

Brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce on both sides of the ribs.

Step 9

Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) or place the ribs over direct heat on the grill. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, turning once, until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.

Step 10

Remove the ribs from the oven or grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1766.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4968.3

Total Fat 368.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 1316mg	0%
Sodium 11054.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 109.6g
Protein 299.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 504.2mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 4936.9mg	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: 64.9%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 11.6%