Barbecued Pork Ribs
Start this recipe the day before so you can brine the ribs overnight.
Ingredients
Ribs Ingredients:
- 5 pounds baby back pork ribs, I like to use Costco ribs, cut into pieces of 3 ribs each (*See Gr8 Appetizer Tip below.)
- water to cover
- ½ cup kosher salt
- paprika , to taste
- barbecue sauce, recipe below
Barbecue Sauce Ingredients
- 3 cups ketchup
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Tabasco sauce
Instructions
Directions for the Ribs:
- Cut ribs into 3 rib pieces and place in a large pot and cover with water and kosher salt.
- Turn heat on high and bring ribs to a slow, rolling boil.
- Once the ribs start to boil, immediately remove from heat and cool completely.
- Place entire pot in the refrigerator overnight.
- The next day remove the thick layer of fat from the pot of water and discard properly. (You will be shocked at how much "gunk" has been released from the meat.)
- Remove the rib pieces and rinse under fresh, running water.
- Pat dry with paper towels and season with a light dusting of paprika.
- Place them in a slow cooker (I usually baste the ribs with a layer of sauce).
- Cook on low for a minimum of 6 hours. Or cook in a 225º F oven for 4 hours.
- Ribs can then be either broiled with a layer of sauce or placed on a grill and basted with sauce for extra crispiness. (Be careful when barbecuing on the grill, the high sugar content of the sauce can burn easily.)
Directions for the Barbecue Sauce:
- In a small saucepan mix all ingredients together.
- Cook over medium heat and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- The sauce is now ready to use.
Notes
Gr8 Do-Ahead Tip:
Make the sauce up to 3 days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in a covered container.Gr8 Appetizer Tip:
If you are serving these as an appetizer, be sure to cut them into individual rib pieces so guests can grab one at a time. Tried this recipe?Mention @Great8Friends or tag #gr8food!