Description
Fourth of July BBQ ribs are the ultimate summer treat, perfect for gatherings with family and friends. These tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs are coated in a rich, tangy BBQ sauce that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. With a delightful blend of sweet and smoky flavors, this recipe is simple enough for any grilling enthusiast to master, ensuring your holiday cookout will be a memorable one.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby back pork ribs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your grill to medium heat (300°F).
- 2. Pat dry the pork ribs and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 3. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub this mixture all over the ribs.
- 4. Place the seasoned ribs on the grill bone-side down. Cook low and slow for about 2 hours, flipping occasionally until tender.
- 5. During the last half hour of grilling, brush on BBQ sauce to caramelize.
- 6. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg