Easy BBQ Ribs
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Rub
- 1/4 Cup Kosher Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 Pinch Nutmeg
Ribs
- 1 Rack Spare Ribs (or St. Louis Style) Pork
- 1/4 Cup Apple Juice
- 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Mustard
- Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil
Instructions
For The Rub
- Combine all the ingredients in a jar, and give it a good shaking.
- It doesn't matter what order you go in. Make sure you label the jar with the date you made the rub. Typically two months is a good shelf life for your homemade rubs. Enjoy!
For The Ribs
- Flip the ribs over and using a knife, pierce the silver skin of the ribs and pull it up a little. Use a paper towel and a firm grip to pull off the membrane.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, apple juice, and apple cider vinegar.
- Slather the ribs in the mustard mixture then coat evenly with spices. Do not use all of the dry rub as it makes a lot. Just save the rest in a jar for another day.
- Heat the grill to 225 degrees F. If you can have indirect heat by not lighting certain burners on your grill, this is best. Add the ribs and close the lid, checking every 30-60 minutes just to maintain the heat. Cook the ribs for 4 hours, then wrap in Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil and cook an additional 1-3 hours, depending on how thick the meat is.
- To test if the ribs are done, use tongs to lift the ribs and bend them. You should feel the bones loose in the meat and see the meat easily bend and break apart.
- If you need to keep the ribs warm, wrap in foil, then in two towels and place in a cooler until time to eat.
Oven Baked Method
- If you do not have access to a grill you can use the oven. Prepare the ribs per above. Heat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap the ribs tightly in Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil. Use a top and a bottom piece for easier opening. Place the ribs on a baking sheet.
- Cook the ribs, meat side up for 3 1/2- 4 hours.
- Remove the ribs from the foil, increase oven temp to 500 and cook the ribs until the outside is crispy, about 1-4 minutes.
Notes
Grilled ribs will keep in a tightly covered dish in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Easy BBQ Ribs
Amount Per Serving (3 Ribs)
Calories 699
Calories from Fat 495
% Daily Value*
Fat 55g85%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 20g
Cholesterol 182mg61%
Sodium 7474mg325%
Potassium 745mg21%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 1508IU30%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.