BBQ RIBS | How To Make BBQ Ribs | SyS

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.

Make the dry rub by combining white sugar, brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin in a small bowl and whisking well.

Rinse the pork ribs under cold water and dry them with a paper towel on both sides.

Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs using a small knife and a dry paper towel for grip.

Place the ribs meat side down on a baking sheet lined with non-stick aluminum foil or regular aluminum foil sprayed with oil.

Sprinkle half of the dry rub on the underside of the ribs, then flip them over and sprinkle the remaining rub on the meaty side.

Cover the ribs with more non-stick aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Before baking, take the ribs out of the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

Bake the ribs at 300°F for about 2 hours.

Preheat the grill at medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes.

Rub the grill with a paper towel soaked in oil to prevent sticking.

Place the ribs meat side down on the grill and cover them with barbecue sauce.

Grill the ribs for 7 to 8 minutes, then uncover and carefully flip them over.

Cover the flipped ribs with more barbecue sauce and grill for another 7 to 8 minutes.

Cut the ribs into individual portions and serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.

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