Grilled Barbecue Spare Ribs

Grilled barbecue spare ribs are dry rubbed, roasted to make them tender, then grilled with barbecue sauce for that fall-off-the-bone for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (100 grams) light or dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4-6 pounds (2 - 3 kg) pork spare ribs
• Barbecue sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Mix all the spice rub ingredients in a bowl. Rub all over the ribs and massage well into the meat.
2. 2Wrap in plastic wrap for 2 hours, overnight is better.
3. 3Remove the ribs from the plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking.
4. 4Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
5. 5Add the ribs to a foil pan or baking sheet lined with foil, meat-side up. Pour over some of the barbecue sauce.
6. 6Cover tightly with foil and roast for 1 ½ hours.
7. 7Preheat outdoor grill on high. Place the rack of ribs bone side down for about 5-7 minutes. Turn and repeat
8. 8Serve with more sauce.