Description
BBQ Baby Back Ribs are the ultimate summer delight, offering tender, smoky meat slathered in a tangy barbecue sauce that’s sure to impress. Perfect for backyard cookouts or family dinners, these ribs are easy to prepare and packed with flavor. With minimal prep time and a few essential ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 lbs total)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the grill to medium heat (350°F). Rinse and pat dry the baby back ribs, removing any silver skin.
- 2. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Rub this mixture generously over the ribs.
- 3. Place the seasoned ribs on the grill bone side down. Cook undisturbed for about 1 hour.
- 4. Brush barbecue sauce on both sides of the ribs and cook for an additional 30 minutes until caramelized.
- 5. Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg