🍖 American Barbecue Ribs – Full Recipe

1. Marinade & Prep

To achieve the perfect tender and flavorful ribs, start with a good marinade. Begin by selecting pork baby back ribs or spare ribs, and remove the thin silver skin from the back to allow the marinade to penetrate.

Dry Rub Option: Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, and a pinch of salt. Rub this mixture generously over the ribs.

Wet Marinade Option: Combine apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and a splash of honey. Coat the ribs thoroughly and let them sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, for deep flavor infusion.

This step ensures the meat is juicy, tender, and infused with layers of flavor before it even hits the grill or oven.