Description
A flavorful party ribs recipe that’s perfect for gatherings. These tender, juicy ribs are customizable and can be grilled, smoked, or baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks of ribs (about 4 lbs)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Mix spices to create the dry rub and coat the ribs thoroughly.
- Let the ribs marinate for 4–12 hours (optional).
- Choose a cooking method:
- Smoking: Smoke at 225°F for 6–8 hours.
- Grilling: Grill over indirect heat for 1.5–2 hours.
- Baking: Bake at 300°F for 3 hours.
- In the last 20 minutes, brush the ribs with BBQ sauce.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cayenne to the dry rub.
- Wrap ribs in foil for baking to retain moisture.
- Serve with coleslaw, buns, or stuffed peppers for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking, Grilling, or Baking
- Cuisine: BBQ
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: party ribs, BBQ ribs, tender ribs recipe, crowd-pleasing ribs