Cupid's Barbecue Ribs

Fall in love with the bold, smoky flavors of Cupid’s Barbecue Ribs—an irresistible dish perfect for date nights, backyard barbecues, or any special occasion. These tender pork baby back ribs are infused with a tantalizing homemade dry rub featuring paprika, brown sugar, and a hint of cayenne, then slow-roasted to perfection for melt-in-your-mouth texture. Finished with a luscious, tangy barbecue sauce made with honey, ketchup, and a touch of liquid smoke, these ribs are caramelized to sticky-sweet perfection on the grill or under the broiler. Easy to prepare yet packed with gourmet appeal, this recipe promises fall-off-the-bone goodness that will have everyone coming back for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks pork baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup honey
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane from the back of the racks for optimal tenderness. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.

Step 4

Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, massaging it into the meat.

Step 5

Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil to seal in moisture, and place them on a baking sheet meat-side up.

Step 6

Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and begins to pull back from the bones.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue sauce by combining the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, liquid smoke, and ground mustard in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently and simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 8

After 2 hours of baking, carefully remove the ribs from the oven and discard the foil. Brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce over both sides of the ribs.

Step 9

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or set your oven broiler to high.

Step 10

Grill the ribs for 5-10 minutes per side, or broil them in the oven for 5-7 minutes, basting with barbecue sauce as needed, until the sauce is caramelized and slightly charred.

Step 11

Remove the ribs from the grill or broiler, let them rest for 5 minutes, and slice into individual ribs.

Step 12

Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side, and enjoy your Cupid’s Barbecue Ribs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1861.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4691.7

Total Fat 338.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1316mg	0%
Sodium 7314.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 113.8g
Protein 298.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 450.8mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 4647.6mg	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: 62.8%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 12.5%