Description
Succulent 4th of July BBQ Ribs are the ultimate summer treat, perfect for your Independence Day celebration. These smoky, tender ribs are coated in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, ensuring they steal the spotlight at any gathering. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable spice blends, you can create these mouth-watering ribs that will have your friends and family coming back for more. Get ready to fire up the grill for an unforgettable summer feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby back pork ribs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat (300°F).
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the ribs dry and rub the spice mixture generously on both sides.
- Place ribs on the grill bone-side down and cook slowly for about 2 hours, flipping every 30 minutes.
- Brush BBQ sauce on both sides during the last 15 minutes of cooking for caramelization.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing; serve with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg