Description
Learn how to make delicious and easy BBQ ribs perfect for your 4th of July celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks pork spare ribs (about 3-4 pounds total)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 300-325°F).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, coating them evenly.
- Place the ribs on the grill, bone-side down.
- Grill for 2-3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away from the bone easily.
- Brush the ribs with BBQ sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra tender ribs, you can wrap them tightly in foil after the first hour of grilling.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- Serve with your favorite BBQ sides like coleslaw, potato salad, or corn on the cob.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg