American BBQ Ribs with Homemade Smoky Sauce

Name: American BBQ Ribs with Homemade Smoky Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.8 kg Pork ribs (baby back or St. Louis style); 3 tbsp Brown sugar (for rub); 2 tbsp Smoked paprika (for rub); 1 tbsp Garlic powder (for rub); 1 tbsp Onion powder (for rub); 1 tbsp Salt (for rub); 1 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground (for rub); 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional, for rub); 350 ml Ketchup (for sauce); 120 ml Apple cider vinegar (for sauce); 100 g Brown sugar (for sauce); 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for sauce); 1 tsp Liquid smoke (for sauce); 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (for sauce); 1 tsp Garlic powder (for sauce); 1 tsp Onion powder (for sauce); 1 tsp Smoked paprika (for sauce); 0.5 tsp Black pepper (for sauce)

Difficulty

medium

Time

4h 25m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Prepare authentic American BBQ ribs at home that will surely sweep you off your feet! This recipe combines the tenderness of the meat with the rich flavor of homemade smoky BBQ sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience. Thanks to slow cooking, the meat practically falls off the bone, while the sweet, tangy, and smoky notes of the sauce perfectly complement each other. It's an ideal choice for family lunches, gatherings with friends, or a cozy weekend dinner.

Steps

Prep and Season

Preheat your oven to 140°C (120°C for convection). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Rub the spice mixture generously all over both sides of the ribs.

Slow Bake

Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, meaty side up. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5-3 hours until the meat is tender. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes to lightly brown.

Make the Sauce

While the ribs are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Glaze and Finish

Remove the ribs from the oven and brush generously with the homemade BBQ sauce. Increase oven temperature to 180°C (160°C for convection). Return the ribs to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized and sticky. Remove, let rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve with extra sauce.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	280 kcal	700 kcal
Protein	20g	50g
Fat	18g	45g
Carbohydrate	10g	25g
Fiber	0.5g	1.25g
Sugar	8g	20g

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American BBQ Ribs with Homemade Smoky Sauce

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

Calories

ingredients

Steps

Prep and Season

Slow Bake

Make the Sauce

Glaze and Finish

Extra Tips

► Always remove the membrane from the back of the ribs before cooking for a much more tender result.

► If you have time, let the seasoned ribs marinate in the fridge for at least 2-4 hours, or even overnight, for deeper flavor penetration.

► You can control the thickness of the sauce by adjusting the simmering time; cook longer on low heat for a thicker sauce.

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