Barbecue Ribs

From: allrecipes.com

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2½–3 hours
Total Time: About 3 hours
Servings: 4–6
Category: Main Dish
Method: Oven + Grill
Cuisine: American

Introduction

Tender, flavorful, and coated in a rich homemade barbecue sauce, these classic barbecue ribs are the ultimate comfort food. Slow-cooked until perfectly juicy and finished on the grill for that irresistible smoky char, they’re perfect for summer cookouts, family dinners, or anytime you’re craving a true barbecue feast.

Ingredients

4 pounds pork baby back ribs (about 2 racks)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the barbecue marinade/sauce:

1 cup ketchup
½ cup vinegar
½ cup water
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if needed. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and seasonings until smooth.
Bake the ribs: Place ribs in a baking dish or roasting pan and coat generously with the sauce. Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 2½ hours, or until tender.
Finish on the grill: Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill ribs for a few minutes per side, brushing with extra sauce, until lightly charred and caramelized.
Serve: Let rest a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

Make ahead: These ribs are even better when cooked the day before and grilled just before serving.
About the sauce: The sauce develops flavor as it cooks with the ribs, creating a rich, sticky glaze.
Serving idea: Delicious with coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, or potato salad.

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