Bubba's Bunch Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
Serves: 4
Ally Shanahan
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
42
Spice
33
Sweetness
50
Sourness
45
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Paprika (smoky)2 tbsps
Kosher Salt3 tbsps
Sugar2 tbsps
Brown Sugar1 tbsp
Ground Cumin2 tsps
Chili Powder1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper1 tbsp
Onion Powder1 tbsp
Garlic Powder1 tbsp
Celery Salt1 tsp
Oregano (crushed)Directions:
1
Build charcoal fire or preheat gas grill
2
Remove silver skin from back of ribs, if desired
3
Set up the grill for indirect heat and if using wood chips, place soaked chips directly on charcoal, or in smoking box of gas grill
4
Rub the cut lemons over front and back of ribs squeezing to release as much juice as possible
5
Set aside for 5 minutes
6
Rub ribs liberally with spice rub and let sit, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes
7
Place ribs (bone side down) in the center of the cooking grate or in a rib holder/rack over direct medium Low heat, making sure they are not over a direct flame
8
Grill covered (at about 325 degrees F, if your grill has a thermometer) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender and has pulled back from the ends of the rib bones
9
Do not open the grill for the first 30 minutes--this means no peeking; especially important if using wood chips
10
If the ribs start to burn on the edges, stack them on top of one another in the very center of the grill and lower your fire slightly
11
Twenty minutes before serving, unstack ribs, if necessary and brush with barbecue sauce
12
Remove ribs from grill and let rest 10 minutes before cutting into individual or 2 to 3 rib portions
13
Warm remaining sauce in a saucepan and serve on the side, if desired
14
Combine paprika, salt, sugar, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, pepper, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt and oregano in bowl; mix well
15
For a smoother rub, puree ingredients in a spice grinder until well combined and all pieces are uniform (the rub will be very fine and tan in color)
16
This step is important if adding to any homemade barbecue sauce
17
Extra rub can be stored in an airtight container for up to 6 months