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Flavorful BBQ Ribs Recipe Easy Dry Rub for Smoky Perfection

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This recipe features tender pork spare ribs coated with a simple yet flavorful dry rub, slow-cooked to smoky perfection. Perfect for outdoor cookouts and crowd-pleasing gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 2.5 pounds pork spare ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons paprika (smoked paprika optional for extra smoky flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs by sliding a butter knife under it and peeling it off with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly blended.
  3. Lightly brush both sides of the ribs with olive oil.
  4. Generously coat the ribs with the dry rub on both sides, pressing it in with your hands to form a crust. Wrap in plastic wrap or place in a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-low heat (225-250°F) or oven to 275°F.
  6. Place ribs bone-side down over indirect heat on the grill or on a baking sheet covered tightly with foil in the oven.
  7. Cook ribs for 2.5 to 3 hours, maintaining low temperature. Check for tenderness after 2 hours; continue cooking if needed.
  8. Optional: For extra caramelization, unwrap ribs and place directly over heat or under broiler for 10-15 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Remove ribs from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones.

Notes

Remove silver skin for tenderness. Maintain low and slow cooking temperature (225-275°F). Use a water pan or spritz with apple juice to keep ribs moist. Let ribs rest before slicing. Dry rub can be prepared in advance and stored up to a month. For oven method, wrap ribs tightly in foil to retain moisture. Avoid microwaving leftovers to prevent drying out.

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Keywords: BBQ ribs, dry rub, smoky ribs, pork ribs, grilling, barbecue, easy ribs, summer cookout

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