Dad'S Famous Barbecue Pork Ribs Recipe

Name: Dad'S Famous Barbecue Pork Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PORK RIBS; 5 lbs pork spareribs; SEASONING RUB; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon rubbed sage; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground celery salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary; 1 teaspoon ground leaf thyme; 1 teaspoon hickory smoke salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; BARBECUE SAUCE; 1 pint barbecue sauce (Dad's Famous Barbecue Sauce)

Servings: persons

PORK RIBS
5 lbs pork spareribs
SEASONING RUB
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon rubbed sage
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground celery salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
1 teaspoon ground leaf thyme
1 teaspoon hickory smoke salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
BARBECUE SAUCE
1 pint barbecue sauce (Dad's Famous Barbecue Sauce)

1
PREHEAT oven to 300u00b0F.
2
COMBINE the RUB ingredients in a small bowl.
3
RUB mixture evenly over ribs (save any spare seasoning rub for another use).
4
POUR one inch of apple juice (or water) into a roasting pan; WRAP ribs with foil and place into pan, foil-seam up; PLACE foil-wrapped ribs into roasting pan; BAKE between 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 hours (replenish liquid in pan as needed).
5
MEANWHILE prepare Recipe #436708: WHISK all of the SAUCE ingredients together in a medium saucepan: One 7 oz. jar Dynasty brand plum sauce, 6 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/4 cup Apipharm brand Thyme and Wild Flower honey, 1/4 cup A-1 steak sauce, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons Frank's buffalo wing sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon pineapple juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke flavoring, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice, 1 teaspoon Lea & Perrin's Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; SIMMER sauce over low heat for 30 minutes, whisking occasionally; REMOVE from heat.
6
REMOVE baked ribs from oven and pour off the fat.
7
BASTE all sides of ribs with the SAUCE (Funnel extra untouched sauce into a plastic squeeze bottle or Ball canning jar then store refrigerated and capped).
8
BARBECUE/GRILLING METHOD: PREHEAT grill to medium heat; SET grate four inches above coals/heat source; BRUSH grill grate with vegetable oil; PLACE ribs on grill; BASTE ribs with sauce occasionally; TURN ribs as needed; REMOVE ribs from grill when the sauce caramelizes and edges are lightly charred, without overcooking (about 15 minutes, or just slightly longer).
9
BAKING METHOD: Preheat oven temp to 450u00b0F Bake ribs unwrapped, top side down, for 8-10 minutes. SLIDE oven rack out carefully using oven mitts; TURN ribs over carefully with tongs; BASTE the top again with sauce; BAKE for a remainder of 8-10 minutes or until the sauce caramelizes and edges are lightly charred, without overcooking; ALLOW ribs to cool 10 minutes before serving.
10
SERVE and ENJOY!

1406

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

154

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PORK RIBS, 5 lbs pork spareribs, SEASONING RUB, 4 teaspoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Dad'S Famous Barbecue Pork 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.

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Dad'S Famous Barbecue Pork Ribs

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Variations & substitutions

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