Barbecue Ribs Recipe

Name: Barbecue Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups kosher salt; 1 cup light brown sugar; 4 ounces granulated garlic powder; 2 ounces ground cumin; 2 ounces smoked paprika; 2 ounces black pepper; 1 ounce cayenne pepper; 1 ounce chile powder; 6 pounds pork ribs (about 2 slabs); Barbecue sauce, for serving, optional

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups kosher salt
1 cup light brown sugar
4 ounces granulated garlic powder
2 ounces ground cumin
2 ounces smoked paprika
2 ounces black pepper
1 ounce cayenne pepper
1 ounce chile powder
6 pounds pork ribs (about 2 slabs)
Barbecue sauce, for serving, optional

1
Special equipment: mesquite wood chips, cherry wood chips and 3 aluminum roasting pans
2
For the rib rub: Combine the salt, sugar, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cayenne and chile powder in a medium bowl and mix well.
3
For the barbecue ribs: Heat a charcoal or gas grill.
4
Rinse the ribs and dry them well with paper towels.
5
Coat the ribs with the rib rub to form a paste and wrap them in plastic wrap.
6
Punch about 20 holes in the plastic on both sides of the ribs.
7
Warm the mesquite chips and cherry wood chips in a pot until smoking.
8
Transfer the smoking chips to one of the roasting pans.
9
Punch about 10 to 15 holes in a second roasting pan and set on top of the pan with the chips.
10
Place the plastic-wrapped ribs into the pan.
11
Cover with the third roasting pan.
12
Place onto low heat and smoke until tender, keeping the smoking temperature around 175 degrees F, for 4 to 6 hours.
13
Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce or enjoy the ribs on their own!

1998

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

190

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups kosher salt, 1 cup light brown sugar, 4 ounces granulated garlic powder, 2 ounces ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue Ribs

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