The Easiest Way To Make Great BBQ Ribs • Tasty

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs offer a leaner option, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is typically cheaper.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade tomato paste

Tomato sauce reduces sugar content, while homemade paste is cost-effective.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor, while corn syrup is less expensive.

Pat the ribs down with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Trim off any excess fat from around the ribs using a paring knife.

Make a barbecue sauce by combining ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes and let cool to room temperature.

Make a dry rub by combining brown sugar, salt, pepper, cumin, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, brown mustard, and garlic powder. Mix well.

Generously coat the ribs with the dry rub on both sides.

Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil using several sheets to prevent steam from escaping.

Preheat the grill to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the wrapped ribs on the grill over indirect heat and cook for 2.5 hours, flipping every 30 minutes.

After cooking, remove the ribs from the foil and optionally prepare wood smoke bombs with soaked wood chips in aluminum foil to add smokiness.

Brush the meaty side of the ribs with barbecue sauce and place sauce side down on the grill for 5 minutes to caramelize.

Baste the backside of the ribs with barbecue sauce, flip them over, and baste again at least twice before serving.

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