Best Barbecue Ribs Recipe

Name: Best Barbecue Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 racks of baby-back pork ribs (about 1 lb each); heavy-duty aluminum foil; 6 ice cubes

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 racks of baby-back pork ribs (about 1 lb each)
heavy-duty aluminum foil
6 ice cubes

1
Combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl.
2
Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
3
Rub spice mixture all over ribs.
4
Place 2 rib racks side by side on a double layer of foil; place 3 ice cubes under the sides and seal foil around the ribs well.
5
Repeat with the next two racks of ribs.
6
Place foil packets on grill rack; cover and cook for 1 hour, carefully turning once with tongs after half an hour.
7
When ribs are done, cut an X in the top of the packets to allow steam to escape; pull foil back exposing the ribs.
8
Remove the ribs and place directly on the grill rack; cover and grill 7 to 10 minutes or until browned, turning once.
9
Brush ribs with barbecue sauce and cook 7 to 10 minutes longer, brushing with more sauce and turning often.
10
Cut ribs into 1-rib portions.

283

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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: 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Best Barbecue Ribs falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Best Barbecue Ribs

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