Grilled Pork BBQ Ribs

These tender baby back ribs are seasoned with a simple salt and pepper rub, then grilled low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender. They are basted with a homemade sweet and tangy barbecue sauce made with ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar. A classic American comfort food perfect for family dinners or summer gatherings.

Cooking Method: Grilling, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 650

Description

These tender baby back ribs are seasoned with a simple salt and pepper rub, then grilled low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender. They are basted with a homemade sweet and tangy barbecue sauce made with ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar. A classic American comfort food perfect for family dinners or summer gatherings.

Ingredients

3 lbs baby back ribs
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup apple juice (for basting)
2 cups ketchup
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce
2 lemons thinly sliced

Directions

1
Trim as much fat as possible from the ribs. On the bone side, work a knife tip beneath the membrane that covers the bone until fingertips can be worked beneath the rack membrane, loosening enough to get a firm grip. Peel the membrane off the rack. With a paring knife, scrape any fat away from the bone.
2
Sprinkle ribs on both sides with an even, light coating of salt and pepper.
3
Prepare a grill for indirect cooking over medium heat.
4
Place ribs, bone-side down, on the grill rack. Cover and grill for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, turning every 15 to 20 minutes, until ribs are tender and no pink remains.
5
While ribs are grilling, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, onion, garlic, mustard, and hot sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lemon slices and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
6
Baste ribs with apple juice during the first half of the cooking period. For the last 15 minutes of grilling, brush ribs frequently with the prepared barbecue sauce, being careful not to burn them.
7
Remove ribs from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 650kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 150mg50%
Sodium 1200mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 35g
Protein 45g90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pork, ribs, bbq, grilled, barbecue, american, memphis, bbq sauce, pork ribs, grill, dinner, comfort food

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