Texas Roadhouse Killer Ribs Copycat

Get ready to sink your teeth into the tender, smoky, and flavor-packed goodness of these **Texas Roadhouse Killer Ribs Copycat**! This irresistible recipe captures the essence of authentic Texas barbecue, featuring succulent baby back ribs coated in a bold, homemade dry rub with smoked paprika, brown sugar, and a hint of cayenne for a perfect kick. Slow-baked to fall-off-the-bone perfection and finished with a sticky, tangy BBQ glaze made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and your favorite barbecue sauce, these ribs are charred to caramelized glory on the grill or under the broiler. Perfect for a weekend cookout or game day feast, this recipe is guaranteed to impress your family or guests. Serve these killer ribs with extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping, and pair them with your favorite sides, like coleslaw or cornbread, for an unforgettable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 1.5 tablespoons Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 cups Prepared BBQ sauce (any preferred brand)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Remove the silver skin membrane from the underside of the rib racks, as this can make the ribs tough. Use a paper towel to grip and peel it off.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt to make the dry rub.

Step 4

Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat to adhere.

Step 5

Place the ribs on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Add a second layer of foil on top and seal tightly to create a packet.

Step 6

Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until tender and the meat starts to pull back from the bones.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the glaze by combining apple cider vinegar, honey, and BBQ sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat and stir until well combined and slightly thickened, then set aside.

Step 8

After 3 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully open the foil packet, allowing the steam to escape. Discard any accumulated liquid.

Step 9

Brush a thin layer of the prepared BBQ glaze on the ribs.

Step 10

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

Step 11

If grilling, place the ribs meat-side down onto the preheated grill for 3-5 minutes to char slightly. Flip the ribs, brush with more BBQ glaze, and grill for another 3-5 minutes.

Step 12

If broiling, place the ribs on a baking sheet and position them under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes per side, brushing with the BBQ glaze and watching closely to avoid burning.

Step 13

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

Step 14

Serve with any remaining BBQ glaze on the side for dipping and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1873.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5212.0

Total Fat 351.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 1316mg	0%
Sodium 3842.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 209.2g
Protein 298.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 531.0mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 4870.4mg	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: 58.9%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 18.8%