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Sticky Grilled Ribs

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
135 min
TOTAL TIME
300 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Sticky Grilled Ribs
Ingredients
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 racks baby back pork ribs
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
1
Gather all the necessary ingredients and preheat your oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2
Prepare the dry rub by combining salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Set it aside for later use.
3
Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil to create a barrier against spills and messes.
4
Position the rack of ribs on the prepared baking sheet, bone side facing downwards. Use a sharp knife to poke holes all over the ribs, allowing air to circulate and promoting even cooking.
5
Make shallow angled cuts across the surface of the ribs, then repeat the process in the opposite direction to create a network of small channels. This will help the dry rub penetrate evenly and enhance flavor distribution.
6
Place the rack of ribs in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours, allowing the meat to tenderize and the flavors to meld together.
7
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them cool to room temperature, a process that may take several hours.
8
Refrigerate the ribs until they are cold and firm, ideally for at least 2 hours or overnight.
9
Coat the ribs with the prepared dry rub on both sides, ensuring that the bone side remains facing downwards.
10
Wrap the ribs tightly with foil to create a humid environment that promotes tenderization and flavor retention.
11
Preheat your charcoal grill until the coals are extremely hot and ashy.
12
Remove the ribs from the refrigerator, unwrap them, and brush off any excess fat that may have accumulated.
13
Slice between the bones to separate each individual rib, creating a more manageable and appetizing presentation.
14
Combine ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and cayenne in a bowl using a spoon to mix the ingredients together.
15
Place the ribs on the preheated grill and cook for 2 minutes, flipping them over to expose a new surface.
16
Brush the ribs with the prepared glaze and flip them over again, repeating this process until they achieve your desired level of caramelization, which may take around 10 minutes more.
17
Remove the ribs from the grill and brush them with an additional application of glaze.
18
Serve the ribs hot, garnished with your choice of accompaniments and enjoyed to perfection.