Fall Off The Bone BBQ Ribs

Ingredients

• 4 racks baby back ribs (cleaned, fat trimmed, and membrane removed)
• 1.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup salt (can be reduced if sensitive to salt)
• 2.5 tbsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1.5 cup BBQ Sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's recommended)

Steps

1. 1

   Clean ribs, trim any excess fat and remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the white sugar, salt, ground black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well to create the dry rub.

3. 3

   Coat each rack of ribs on the top and bottom with the dry rub mixture, massaging it in so it is evenly and well coated.

4. 4

   Stack the ribs in a large foil roasting pan and cover tightly with foil. Let them sit in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 8 hours.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

6. 6

   Bake the ribs, still covered with foil, for 3-4 hours. They are done when they are tender and start to fall apart when prodded with a fork (internal temperature should be at least 165°F).

7. 7

   When tender, remove the ribs from the oven. Preheat your BBQ grill to medium heat.

8. 8

   Place the ribs on the grill for a few minutes per side, basting generously with BBQ sauce. Be careful not to leave them too long, as the sugar in the sauce can burn quickly.

9. 9

   Remove from the barbecue and serve immediately.

Notes

If you don't have a grill, you can finish the ribs in the oven. Turn the oven to broil and broil the sauced ribs for 5 minutes per side until the sauce is charred and bubbly. To test for doneness, use tongs to pull a rib away from the rack; if it tears away easily, they are ready.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• BBQ
• ribs
• slow-cooked
• baked
• grilled
• meat