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1) Grilled BBQ Baby Back Ribs with smoky dry rub

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs baby back ribs membrane removed
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Method
 

  1. Mix brown sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne into a dry rub.
  2. Rub ribs all over and let rest 30 minutes at room temp or up to 4 hours in fridge.
  3. Preheat grill to medium indirect heat (about 300°F). Place ribs bone-side down away from direct flame.
  4. Cook 1.5–2 hours, turning once, until meat pulls back from bones.
  5. Brush with BBQ sauce, move briefly to direct heat to caramelize, about 2 minutes per side. Prep time: 35 minutes | Cook time: 120 minutes | Servings: 6