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Sweet and Smoky Ribs

They're a cookout favorite.

By Ree DrummondPublished: Mar 30, 2021
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sweet smoky ribs recipe
Kevin J. Miyazaki
Yields:
8 - 10 serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs

The best way to serve these slightly spicy, sticky-sweet ribs? With a big piece of bread (baguette preferred!) and a slice of cool, crisp watermelon.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp. onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 3 racks baby back ribs (about 9 pounds total)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
  • Watermelon and toasted baguette slices, for serving

Directions

    1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 300°. Combine the chili powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, brown sugar, black pepper and cayenne in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the spice mix on both sides of each rack of ribs (use all of the spice mix). Wrap each rack individually in a double layer of foil and divide between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake the ribs until the meat will easily pull apart with a fork but the racks still hold together, about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. 
    2. Step 2When the ribs are finished roasting, preheat a grill to medium. Unwrap the ribs. Brush each side with 2 to 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce. Grill the ribs meat-side down until well marked and the ribs release easily from the grill, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until well marked on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
    3. Step 3Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and generously brush each rack with more sauce. Slice into 4-rib portions. Serve with watermelon and baguette.
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