Dry Rub Ribs
Dry Rub Ribs are a barbecue lover’s dream, featuring a savory spice blend that enhances the natural flavors of tender, juicy meat. This simple recipe creates mouthwatering ribs with a caramelized crust that are perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners. Impress your guests and elevate your grilling game with these irresistible ribs that promise to have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 170 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Barbecue
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds baby back ribs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Rinse and pat dry the ribs.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub mixture, massaging it into the meat.
- Place seasoned ribs on a lined baking sheet and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
- Remove foil, switch the oven to broil, and broil for 5-10 minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing and serving with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg