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Tender Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Ribs Recipe with Sweet Brown Sugar Rub for Easy Delicious Meals

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This recipe delivers tender, juicy BBQ ribs coated in a caramelized sweet brown sugar rub, cooked low and slow for fall-off-the-bone perfection. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for gatherings or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 full rack (about 2 to 2.5 pounds) baby back ribs or St. Louis style ribs
  • ½ cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons (14 grams) paprika (smoked paprika preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon (9 grams) garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon (8 grams) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2 grams) chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5 grams) cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1½ teaspoons (9 grams) kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon (2 grams) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar or apple juice for basting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill for indirect heat at about 275°F (135°C) or preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a butter knife and paper towel for grip.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended.
  4. Rub olive oil all over both sides of the ribs to help the dry rub stick and create a crust.
  5. Generously coat the ribs with the brown sugar rub on both sides, patting it in firmly but gently.
  6. Tightly wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet or grill tray.
  7. Cook ribs on the grill away from direct heat or in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and meat pulls back from the bones.
  8. Carefully unwrap ribs and place back on the grill or oven rack. Baste with apple cider vinegar or juice using a brush or spray bottle.
  9. Cook uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes to caramelize the rub into a sticky crust. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  10. Let ribs rest for about 10 minutes before cutting between the bones and serving.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for better seasoning penetration. Wrap ribs tightly in foil to lock in moisture and cook low and slow for tender results. Baste during the last 30 minutes uncovered to caramelize the rub without burning. Use indirect heat on the grill to avoid burning sugar. Let ribs rest before slicing. Oven-only method works well as an alternative to grilling.

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Keywords: BBQ ribs, sweet brown sugar rub, fall-off-the-bone ribs, easy ribs recipe, grilled ribs, oven ribs, barbecue, pork ribs, smoky ribs

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