All American 4Th of July BBQ Ribs!

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken ribs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken ribs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier with less sugar, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

Buy raw spare ribs, not pre-made ones.

Wash the ribs to remove any bits of bone or cartilage.

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs using a paper towel.

Prepare a rub using random spices from the cabinet and apply it to the ribs.

Add a little sriracha sauce to the rub on the ribs.

Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and cook them in the oven for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, remove the foil and brush barbecue sauce on the ribs.

Broil the ribs for about 30 minutes to caramelize the barbecue sauce.

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