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Barbecue Pork Ribs

Delicious and tender Barbecue Pork Ribs with a flavorful rub and sticky sauce, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Rub
  • 1/2 cup Ancho Chile powder earthy, mild heat
  • 1/4 cup white sugar balances chile
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar for caramel depth
  • 1/4 cup salt kosher preferred
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper bright bite
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin warm, nutty
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard subtle tang
  • 1 ton cayenne pepper use sparingly if nervous
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper smoky edge
Pork Ribs
  • 1 rack of pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand or homemade

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 250F (120C).
  2. Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
  3. Place the rack meat-side up on a large sheet of aluminum foil and pierce the back of the ribs several times with a knife.
  4. Generously rub the dry flaky coating over all sides of the rack, pressing it in to create a visible crust.
  5. Fold the foil over to create an airtight seal and place the wrapped rack in a skillet.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the oven until tender, about 2 hours.
  2. Let them cool in the foil for 15 minutes.
  3. Increase the oven to 350F (175C).
  4. Open the foil, drain any accumulated juices, and brush the entire rack with barbecue sauce.
  5. Place the meat side up on a rack set in a baking pan.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, brush another layer of sauce on top, and repeat this step four more times for a total of about 50 minutes.
  7. Slice between the bones into individual ribs and serve hot with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Use fresh spices for brighter flavor. Trim excess fat for less splatter. Mild sauce keeps kids happy.