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Prep time
2 hours
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Cook time
1 hour 30 minutes
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Makes
2 racks of ribs
Author Notes
This recipe is my family’s go-to recipe for ribs. It’s saucy, sweet, and full of bursting flavor and caramelized goodness. Don’t even think of just eating just one. :)
If you prefer a fruitier version, add preserved chutney (about 2 tablespoons). If you enjoy spicy foods, add 1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons of chili powder, sriracha, or chipotle sauce.
—Mimi
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Ingredients
- Ribs
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2
slabs baby back ribs
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
- Homemade BBQ Sauce
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2 tablespoons
sugar or honey
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1/4 cup
ketchup
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1/3 cup
pickle juice
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1/3 cup
hoisin sauce
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1/4 cup
garlic powder or 6 cloves of garlic
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2 tablespoons
onion powder
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1/2-1 cups
BBQ sauce (pick your favorite brand)
Directions
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Ribs:
Cut ribs into 2 bones/section and trim off some of the excess fat.
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Bring 2 ½ qts. of water in a large pot to a rolling boil. Add ribs into boiling water and bring to a rolling boil again. Turn flame down to low. Cover pot and continue to cook ribs for 45 minutes.
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Take ribs out and coat with Homemade BBQ Sauce. Marinate for at least 20 minutes or even overnight.
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Preheat grill to medium heat. Place ribs on the grill and cover. Flip ribs over to cook evenly. Grill until meat is tender and the BBQ sauce has caramelized.
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Homemade BBQ Sauce: Mix all ingredients together.
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