_Sips iced tea_ Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about a BBQ recipe that’ll have your neighbors “casually” peeking over the fence and your family fighting over the last piece. Trust me, I’ve caused several friendly neighbor disputes with this one!
My Honey-Glazed Brown Sugar BBQ Ribs are what food dreams are made of. The secret? A perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and a tiny kick that’ll make your taste buds dance.
What You’ll Need:
– 2 racks of baby back ribs
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup honey
– 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
– 2 tablespoons garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon black pepper
– 2 teaspoons cayenne (or less if you’re a spice wimp – no judgment!)
– 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
– Your favorite BBQ sauce
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. First things first, remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. If you’re struggling with this step, honey, just ask your butcher to do it. No shame in that game!
1. Mix all your dry ingredients together. Give those ribs a good massage with the rub – get in there and show them some love! Wrap them in foil and let them chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight if you’re a planner, unlike me most days 😅).
1. Preheat your grill to 225°F. Yes, low and slow is the way to go – patience is a virtue, darling!
1. Place the wrapped ribs on indirect heat and let them do their thing for about 3 hours. During this time, mix your honey with apple cider vinegar.
1. After 3 hours, unwrap those babies and brush them with the honey mixture. Then slather on your favorite BBQ sauce. Let them cook for another 30 minutes until they’re sticky and glossy.
The meat should be falling off the bone but still have enough structure to pick up. If you’re not wearing your BBQ sauce like a badge of honor, you’re not doing it right!
Listen up, sweet peas – this recipe has been tested on picky eaters, BBQ snobs, and even my mother-in-law (and she actually complimented me, can you believe it?!).
Before you run off to fire up that grill, don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how this recipe turned out for you! And if you’re hungry for more recipes that’ll make your family think you’ve been secretly taking culinary classes, follow me on Newsbreak. I’m serving up fresh recipes daily, and trust me, you don’t want to miss what’s coming next!
Now go forth and BBQ like the queen/king you are! And remember, if you don’t make a mess while eating these ribs, you’re doing something wrong! 💁♀️🔥
P.S. These ribs pair perfectly with a cold beverage and zero guilt – because calories don’t count during BBQ season, right? 😉
