BEST-EVER BARBECUED RIBS

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Pork     Bake     Fourth of July     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Meat     Pork Rib     Summer     Family Reunion     Grill     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Advance Prep Required     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 pounds baby back pork ribs (8 racks) or St. Louis-style spareribs (4 racks)
Low-salt chicken broth (optional)
1 1/2 cups store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce plus more

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Place each rack of ribs on a double layer of foil; sprinkle rub all over ribs. Wrap racks individually and divide between 2 baking sheets.
  • Bake ribs until very tender but not falling apart, about 2 hours for baby backs and 3 hours for spareribs. Carefully unwrap ribs; pour any juices from foil into a 4-cup heatproof measuring cup; reserve juices. Let ribs cool completely. DO AHEAD: Ribs can be baked up to 3 days ahead (the flavor will be more developed, and the cold ribs will hold together better on the grill as they heat through). Cover and chill juices. Rewrap ribs in foil and chill.
  • Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Add broth or water to rib juices, if needed, to measure 1 1/2 cups. Whisk in barbecue sauce to blend.
  • Grill ribs, basting with barbecue sauce mixture and turning frequently, until lacquered and charred in places and heated through, 7-10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut between ribs to separate. Transfer to a platter and serve with additional barbecue sauce.

Balthoroki
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These ribs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Netra Magar
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I'm not a fan of barbecue sauce, but these ribs were still really good. The meat was tender and juicy.


Ally
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These ribs were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


SK HR GMAR
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I wasn't sure how these ribs would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good!


Douae Harrak
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These ribs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Babu Hawlader
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I've tried many different rib recipes, but this one is by far the best. The ribs are always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for.


Jackhlin K
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I made these ribs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Jacob Polish
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These ribs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I'll try using a different barbecue sauce.


Keabetswe Masetla
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I'm not a big fan of ribs, but these were really good! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was flavorful but not too overpowering.


maddar code
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I've made these ribs a few times now and they are always a hit! My family and friends love them. They are so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Dean Hopkins
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These ribs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out so tender and juicy. The barbecue sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making these again.