Best 6 Kentucky Bbq Pork Ribs Recipes

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**Kentucky BBQ Pork Ribs: A Taste of Southern Comfort**

Savor the smoky, fall-off-the-bone goodness of Kentucky BBQ pork ribs, a Southern classic that embodies barbecue perfection. These succulent ribs are coated in a luscious, tangy sauce that strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory. The secret lies in the unique blend of spices and the slow-cooking process that allows the flavors to penetrate deep into the meat. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Kentucky with this irresistible dish.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Kentucky BBQ Pork Ribs:** Dive into the traditional method of preparing Kentucky BBQ pork ribs. This recipe guides you through the steps of selecting the perfect ribs, creating a flavorful rub, and achieving the ideal smoky flavor using charcoal or wood chips.

2. **Oven-Baked Kentucky BBQ Pork Ribs:** Experience the convenience of oven-baked ribs without compromising on taste. This recipe offers a simplified approach, allowing you to indulge in tender and juicy ribs without the hassle of outdoor grilling.

3. **Slow Cooker Kentucky BBQ Pork Ribs:** Discover the magic of slow-cooked ribs that melt in your mouth. This recipe utilizes the slow cooker's ability to deliver fall-off-the-bone tenderness, making it perfect for busy individuals or those seeking a hands-off cooking method.

4. **Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Pork Ribs:** Elevate your ribs with the distinctive flavor of bourbon. This recipe incorporates Kentucky bourbon into the BBQ sauce, adding a smoky, rich undertone that enhances the overall taste experience.

5. **Sweet and Spicy Kentucky BBQ Pork Ribs:** Satisfy your cravings for a sweet and spicy kick. This recipe introduces a tantalizing combination of brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, resulting in ribs that pack a flavorful punch.

6. **Asian-Inspired Kentucky BBQ Pork Ribs:** Embark on a culinary fusion adventure with this Asian-inspired take on Kentucky BBQ pork ribs. The recipe incorporates hoisin sauce, ginger, and garlic, resulting in a unique and unforgettable taste.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST-EVER GRILLED RIBS



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Grilled BBQ ribs might sound intimidating, but they're actually so easy to make. There's no pre-cooking required and they come out smoky and flavorful every time.

Categories     dinner     grilled     meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 c. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper (optional)
2 racks baby back ribs (about 5 to 6 pounds total)
3 tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grates
1/2 c. chicken stock
1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 c. BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill (charcoal or gas) to 300˚, with the coals or flames only under one half of the grill.
  • For the spice rub: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne (if using) to combine.
  • Place the rack of ribs on a large sheet tray and remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs. Rub the vegetable oil all over both sides of the ribs, then sprinkle evenly with the spice rub.
  • Place the ribs on the sheet tray, with the curves of the bones facing down. Add the chicken stock and vinegar to the tray. Wrap the tray tightly with aluminum foil and place on the grill over the side with no coals/flame. Cook over indirect heat until the internal temperature of the ribs reads 180˚ to 190˚, about 80 to 90 minutes.
  • Increase the grill temperature to 375˚ and oil the grill grates well. Transfer the ribs directly over the grill grates and brush the tops with the BBQ sauce. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully turn the ribs over and baste the other side with the BBQ sauce. Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Continue basting and turning the ribs until the BBQ sauce has created a sticky coating and the ribs are charred in spots, 10 to 20 minutes longer.
  • Transfer the ribs to a cutting board, cut into pieces and serve.

GRANDMA'S FALL OFF THE BONE BBQ COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS



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My Grandma's recipe for country style pork ribs baked in the oven are literally fall-off-the-bone tender and topped with jammy sweet onions in a homemade BBQ sauce.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 pounds bone-in country style pork ribs
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium yellow onions (, sliced 3/8" thick)
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup dry sherry wine
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic (, pressed or minced)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack. Working in batches, season the pork ribs on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper and lightly toss in flour. Transfer the ribs to the baking sheet and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a large cast iron skillet or dutch oven (with a lid) over medium/medium high heat. When the oil is warm and shimmering, brown the ribs in batches, turning on all sides until golden, about 15-20 minutes per batch. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan or the ribs will steam and won't get that delicious golden crust.
  • Transfer the browned ribs back to the baking sheet and wipe any burned pieces out of the pan. Add the remaining oil, and continue browning the rest of the ribs.
  • While the ribs are cooking, mix the BBQ sauce ingredients together and preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Add all of the ribs back to the dutch oven, snuggling them evenly together. Scatter the tops with the sliced onions. Whisk the BBQ sauce and pour evenly over the onions and ribs.
  • Cover tightly with the lid and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the onions are soft and jammy and the pork is tender. Midway through cooking, I usually open the oven and spoon the sauce over the ribs and onions.
  • Skim any excess fat from the sauce if needed (depending on how fatty the ribs are) and serve hot with au gratin or mashed potatoes with the sauce and onions spooned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Sodium 837 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST BARBECUE RIBS EVER



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 racks baby back ribs
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal. Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter. Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred. Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. Serve hot.

THE BEST EVER BBQ PORK RIBS



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BBQ Ribs are my passion!!! I've tried several different rib recipes & I have an earlier Rib recipe posted on Zaar, but this even beats that one!!! First of all, DO NOT BOIL RIBS!!!...it takes away the flavor & is just plain WRONG!!! Second, they shouldn't "fall-off-the-bone"...they should be tender, but sort of "SNAP-OFF" the bone!!! Third, everyone has their own favorite "rub" & "sauce"...give Recipe #410170 and/or Recipe #268574 or use whatever works best for YOU!!! I prefer my ribs smoked, but that's me. These ribs are good either way!!! You can mop them with sauce is desired, but I prefer not to. PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS COMPLETELY.

Provided by Ackman

Categories     Pork

Time 2h15m

Yield 2-4 half racks, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 -2 pork rib rack (Baby Back or St. Louis)
seasoning (Rib Rub)
barbecue sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°.
  • Cut ribs in half & generously apply rub on both sides, massaging it into the meat.
  • Wrap each half tightly in heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • Place each in a shallow pan with sides.
  • Bake for 3 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce.
  • NOTE: If you want them BROWNED, carefully remove the ribs from the foil. Place under broiler or on grill until desired, but watch carefully so not to burn -- 10-12 minutes each side should be sufficient.
  • NOTE 2: If you want them SMOKED, carefully remove the ribs from the foil. Place on grill, using indirect method -- smoke for about an hour. I recommend Apple or Hickory.
  • DO NOT soak wood chips/chunks in water! Wood doesn't absorb much water, so all you're doing is cooling off the coals.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE BBQ RIBS



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Country-style ribs are cut from the loin, one of the leanest areas of pork. These ribs are seasoned, boiled until tender, then baked with your favorite barbeque sauce. That's it! Back to simplicity, back to the country life. Sigh.

Provided by LLOYD RUSHING

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Country-Style Ribs

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ½ pounds country style pork ribs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover. Season with garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Bring water to a boil, and cook ribs until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Remove ribs from pot, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour barbeque sauce over ribs. Cover dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature of pork has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 4260.3 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

GRILLED BABY BACK PORK RIBS WITH MUSTARD-BOURBON SAUCE



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Categories     Garlic     Mustard     Onion     Pork     Tomato     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Tailgating     Grill/Barbecue     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 25

For sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 bunches green onions, chopped
2 cups chopped white onions
8 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
1 cup tomato paste (about 9 ounces)
1 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
1 cup water
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup apple juice
1 large dried ancho chili, stemmed, seeded, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups bourbon
For spice rub and ribs
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 pounds baby back pork ribs (about 3 whole racks)

Steps:

  • Make sauce
  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add green onions, white onions and garlic and sauté until tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in all remaining ingredients, adding bourbon last. Simmer sauce until thick and reduced to 7 cups, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Make spice rub and ribs
  • Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Rub spice mixture over both sides of rib racks. Arrange ribs on large baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Cut rib racks into 4- to 6-rib sections. Arrange ribs on barbecue. Grill until meat is tender, occasionally turning ribs with tongs, about 40 minutes. Using tongs, transfer ribs to work surface.
  • Cut rib sections between bones into individual ribs. Arrange on clean baking sheet. Transfer 3 cups sauce to small bowl; place remaining sauce in small saucepan and reserve. Brush ribs with sauce from bowl.
  • Return ribs to barbecue. Place pan of reserved sauce at edge of barbecue to rewarm. Grill ribs until brown and crisp on edges, brushing with more sauce from bowl and turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Serve ribs with warm sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for BBQ pork ribs, but you can also use spare ribs. Baby back ribs are meatier and have a shorter cooking time, while spare ribs are fattier and have a more intense flavor.
  • Prepare the ribs properly: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs before cooking. This will help the ribs cook more evenly and will make them more tender.
  • Use a good quality rub: The rub is what gives BBQ pork ribs their flavor, so it's important to use a good quality rub. There are many different recipes for BBQ rubs, so you can find one that suits your taste.
  • Cook the ribs low and slow: BBQ pork ribs should be cooked low and slow over indirect heat. This will help them cook evenly and will make them more tender.
  • Baste the ribs regularly: Basting the ribs regularly will help keep them moist and flavorful. You can use a simple mixture of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and water, or you can use a commercial BBQ sauce.
  • Let the ribs rest before serving: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the ribs, making them even more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Kentucky BBQ pork ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your ribs turn out perfectly every time. So fire up your grill and get cooking!

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