How to Cook Baby Back and Spare Ribs - BBQ Guru Barbecue Recipes

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar provides a lower glycemic index.

baby back ribs

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while chicken is often more affordable.

liquid smoke

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: smoked salt

Smoked paprika adds flavor without the need for liquid smoke.

Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane from the back.

Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and mustard powder in a bowl to create a dry rub.

Rub the spice mixture generously over the ribs, ensuring they are fully coated.

Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the grill or smoker to 225°F (107°C).

Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Place the ribs on the grill or smoker, bone side down, and cook for 3-4 hours until tender.

In a saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke; simmer over low heat.

Brush the sauce onto the ribs during the last 30 minutes of cooking, turning occasionally.

Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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