Description
4th of July BBQ Ribs are the ultimate summer dish, guaranteed to impress at your next cookout. These tender, smoky ribs are coated in a rich barbecue sauce that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. With a simple dry rub and straightforward preparation, you’ll create mouthwatering ribs that bring friends and family together for unforgettable gatherings. Get ready to savor the flavors of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork baby back ribs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked if preferred)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (300°F). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for tenderness.
- In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Generously rub this mixture onto both sides of the ribs.
- Combine barbecue sauce and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly.
- Place seasoned ribs on the grill bone side down. Cook for about two hours, basting with barbecue sauce every thirty minutes.
- Once charred and tender, remove from the grill and let rest for ten minutes before slicing.
- Serve with additional barbecue sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg