BBQ Rib Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the ribs

01 - 1 rack baby back ribs
02 - 12-ounce beer
03 - 1-2 cups bbq sauce

→ For the dry rub

04 - 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
05 - 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a large sheet tray with foil and set aside. Rinse the ribs well making sure there are no bone shards. Pat them dry with a paper towel and place on the foil-lined tray.
02 - If desired, remove the membrane from the underside of the bones by using a paring knife to gently pry the membrane up so you can get ahold of it. Using a paper towel, grab the membrane and pull it off.
03 - In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
04 - Rub the ribs all over, top and bottom with the dry rub. Place another piece of foil on top, and crimp the edges of the two pieces of foil all around the ribs so it forms a sealed package.
05 - Place the ribs in the oven and pour half of the beer directly onto the sheet tray. Bake for an hour and a half, then add the other half of the beer to the sheet tray. Continue baking until tender, starting to check at the 3 hour total mark. A fork should easily pierce the meat, but you don't want them to completely fall off the bone as they'll fall apart on the grill.
06 - Heat your grill on high and let it get very hot. Place the ribs meat side up onto the grill.
07 - Baste the top of the ribs with bbq sauce. Flip them over and let them char and caramelize. Baste the other side with bbq sauce. Don't leave them on too long (20 minutes max) or they may dry out.
08 - Once both sides are caramelized and lightly charred, remove from the grill. Cut the slab into individual ribs and serve, or serve as is!

# Notes:

01 - Removing the membrane from the back of the ribs is optional but recommended for more tender ribs.
02 - You can use any type of beer, but a lager or ale works best.
03 - The ribs should be tender but not falling off the bone before grilling, or they'll fall apart.
04 - You can use your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce or make your own.

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