BBQ Ribs with a side of Homemade Fries

spareribs

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity without extra cost.

Clean the grill using Citrus Safe cleaner and a nylon brush.

Prepare St Louis style spare ribs by applying Carolina rub on both sides.

Place the ribs on the grill with the fire on one side for indirect cooking at 275°F for a couple of hours.

After cooking, take the ribs off the grill and cut them into individual pieces.

Prepare North Carolina vinegar sauce and braise the ribs in it for 20-25 minutes.

For fries, soak russet potatoes in water for about 10 minutes to remove starch.

Rinse the soaked fries and then soak them in a brine of water, salt, and vinegar for 15-20 minutes before frying.

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