Costillas BBQ Melosas

Ingredientes

• 2 kg (4lbs) pork ribs ((spare ribs / belly ribs / baby back ribs) )
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 4 cup apple juice ((you can substitute with stock or water))
• 1 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
• 3 tbsp cider / Balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1-2 tsp salt

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F.

2. 2

   If your ribs still have the membrane/silver skin on the back of the rack attached, remove it by loosening the skin with a knife until you can grab it with a piece of paper towel. Pull the membrane off and discard.

3. 3

   Combine the salt, sugar, smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder then generously season the ribs on both sides. Place in two baking dishes or foil trays. .

4. 4

   Pour in the apple juice, cover with foil and place in the oven. Allow to bake for 2½-3 hours or until the ribs are tender.

5. 5

   To make the barbecue sauce, combine the tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, smoked paprika and garlic powder in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce is thick and smooth and the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature.

6. 6

   Once the ribs are tender, remove from the oven and set aside while you prepare the grill. Preheat the grill for at least 5 minutes. Heat should be medium-high as you don't want the barbecue sauce to burn before the ribs are glazed.

7. 7

   Brush the ribs with the barbecue sauce then place on the grill. Allow to cook for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing the ribs regularly with the barbecue sauce.

8. 8

   Remove the ribs from the grill, allow to rest for 5 minutes then slice and serve