Here’s a classic BBQ Pork Ribs recipe—tender, flavorful, and perfect for grilling or oven-baking.
BBQ Pork Ribs
Ingredients (2–3 lbs / 900–1,400 g ribs)
- 2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
- 1 cup (240 ml) BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven or grill
- Oven: 300°F (150°C)
- Grill: Medium-low heat
- Prepare the ribs
- Remove the silver skin/membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne.
- Rub the spice mix evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Cook the ribs (oven method)
- Wrap ribs in foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
- Cook the ribs (grill method)
- Place ribs over indirect heat on the grill.
- Cover and cook 2–3 hours until meat is tender and pulls away from the bone.
- Add BBQ sauce
- Remove foil or move ribs to direct heat.
- Brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Cook another 10–15 minutes, turning and basting occasionally, until the sauce caramelizes.
- Serve
- Slice between bones and serve with extra BBQ sauce, coleslaw, or corn on the cob.
Tips
- For extra smoky flavor, add a few wood chips to the grill.
- Let ribs rest 10 minutes before slicing for juicier meat.
- Leftovers can be reheated or shredded for sandwiches.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker BBQ pork ribs version that’s incredibly tender and falls off the bone—perfect for an easy hands-off dinner.
Do you want me to provide that slow cooker version?
