Description
These Barbecue Ribs are a classic, finger-licking dish that’s perfect for summer cookouts or any time you’re craving some tender, flavorful ribs. The combination of a simple dry rub, homemade barbecue sauce, and slow cooking results in moist, fall-off-the-bone ribs that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Ribs:
- 3 racks baby back ribs
Dry Rub:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups Homemade Barbecue Sauce (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Ribs: Remove ribs from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Remove Membrane: Optionally remove the membrane from the bone-side of the ribs for tender results.
- Season Ribs: Brush olive oil over the meat side of each rack. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Preheat Grill: Set up grill or smoker at 275°F with hickory chunks for smoke.
- Cook Ribs: Grill meat side up with the lid closed for one hour.
- Apply Sauce: Brush ribs with barbecue sauce halfway through cooking.
- Wrap Ribs: Wrap ribs in foil packet and continue cooking until tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let ribs rest before slicing between bones and serving with extra sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the ribs in the barbecue sauce overnight before cooking.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the ribs for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Smoking, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: barbecue ribs, ribs recipe, BBQ ribs, summer grilling
