How To Make The Best Barbecued Pork Ribs In Massachusetts
January 21, 2025
Cambridge, VA: Here is one of the best Barbecued Pork Ribs recipes out there!
Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Barbecued Pork Ribs:
- Remove the Membrane for Tender Ribs: Removing the thin membrane on the back of the ribs allows the seasoning to penetrate the meat better and makes the ribs more tender when cooked.
- Low and Slow Cooking is Key: Cooking ribs at a low temperature for a longer time ensures they become tender and juicy, with the meat almost falling off the bone.
- Use a Dry Rub and a Basting Sauce: A dry rub adds deep flavor to the meat, while a basting sauce, applied during the last stage of cooking, gives the ribs a sticky, caramelized glaze.
- Bald Buck Seasoning: For this dish, we replace our salt with Bald Buck Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 2 racks of pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Bald Buck Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs by slipping a knife under it and pulling it away with a paper towel for better grip. This step ensures the ribs are tender and allows the seasoning to penetrate.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, Bald Buck Seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Rub this mixture all over both sides of the ribs, pressing it into the meat.
- Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
- While the ribs are baking, prepare the basting sauce by mixing the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them from the foil. Brush the ribs generously with the basting sauce on both sides.
- Place the ribs on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, basting and turning occasionally, until the ribs are sticky and caramelized.
- Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the barbecued pork ribs hot, with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.