Name: Mesquite Grilled Pork Ribs (Standard)
Prep time: 1 h 36 min
Cook time: 2 h 24 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs Pork spare ribs or baby back ribs; 2 tbsp Paprika; 1 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tbsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Ketchup; 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Smoked paprika

Recipe tier

Tender, flavorful pork ribs grilled with mesquite wood chips for a smoky, classic barbecue taste.

Total 4h

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 13

Ribs
3 lbs 1.36 kg Pork spare ribs or baby back ribs
Rub
2 tbsp 30 mL Paprika
1 tbsp 15 mL Brown sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion powder
1 tsp 5 mL Black pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
Sauce
1 cup 240 mL Ketchup
cup 60 mL Apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp 30 mL Brown sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp 5 mL Smoked paprika

Equipment

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Instructions

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Prepare the Rub: In a small bowl, combine all Rub ingredients.
Prepare the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Rub the ribs generously with the Rub mixture.
Marinate: Wrap the ribs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine all Sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Grill: Preheat grill to medium heat (around 350°F/175°C). Add mesquite wood chips to the grill for smoke flavor.
Cook the Ribs: Place the ribs on the grill, bone-side down. Cook for 3-4 hours, flipping every 30-45 minutes and brushing with Sauce during the last hour of cooking. The ribs are done when the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
Rest and Serve: Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.