Sweet Tea Brined Ribs Recipe

Name: Sweet Tea Brined Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cup water; 2 large tea bags; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 lb country style pork ribs; 1 tsp garlic powder

Servings: persons

1
In a small saucepan combine all ingredients except for ribs and garlic powder.
2
Heat over medium high heat until sugar and salt is dissolved.
3
Cool completely or add ice cubes to chill brine.
4
Put ribs in ziplock bag.
5
Pour sweet tea brine over ribs.
6
Squeeze as much air out of bag as possible.
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Refrigerate for 24-72 hours.
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*The longer it brines, the stronger the taste.
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10
Remove ribs from brine and blot excess liquid off with papertowels.
11
Disgard the brine.
12
Season very liberally with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Wrap tightly in foil, place meaty side down on baking sheet/roasting pan.
14
Cook for 2 hours at 300F.
15
Open foil packet and lay ribs meaty side up.
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At this point you can slather on some of your favorite bbq sauce.
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Put back in oven for 5 mins.
18
Slice and enjoy!
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*I left these plain to get a feel for the taste of the brine before pairing them with a sauce.
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1092

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cup water, 2 large tea bags, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet Tea Brined 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Tea Brined Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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