BBQ Baby Back Ribs Recipe

1. 1

   Properly rinse ribs and pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Turn the rack of ribs bone side up. Using a sharp small knife, slip it between the membrane and the bone then remove the membrane. It should pull right off after you get some momentum.

3. 3

   In a plastic bag, shake together brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, black pepper, smoked paprika, kosher salt, cumin, chili powder, mustard powder and cayenne pepper until combined.

4. 4

   Line a large baking sheet with non-stick foil and lay one of the racks of rib on top. Make sure the foil is longer than the rack.

5. 5

   Spray the outside of the rack of ribs with oil spray then massage dry rub into each side of the ribs.

6. 6

   Cover the ribs with the foil and wrap tightly then store in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.

To grill ribs

1. 1

   Make sure to properly oil the grates of the grill so the meat won’t stick.

2. 2

   Once the grill is ready and hot, place the ribs bone side down on the grill over indirect heat. Grill covered for an 1 ½ hours then turn them over and grill for an additional 1 ½ hours still over indirect heat.

3. 3

   Make sure you are checking every now and again on the ribs to make sure they don’t stick or burn if they get close to direct heat. After 3 hours or so, the ribs should be super tender. If not, continue for an additional 30 minutes. The ribs should have an internal temperature of 145°F.

4. 4

   Transfer the ribs to direct heat and brush with bbq sauce on both sides. Grill uncovered for 5-10 minutes then remove.

To bake ribs

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

2. 2

   Bake ribs for 2 ½ hours. Check to see if they are incredibly tender. If not, leave covered and allow to bake an additional 30-45 minutes. The ribs should have an internal temperature of 145°F.

3. 3

   Drain the excess fat from the ribs then apply bbq sauce to both sides.

4. 4

   Turn your oven on to broil and allow the sauce to stick to the ribs then remove.