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Tender Fall-Off-the-Bone BBQ Ribs Easy Smoky Grill Recipe for Perfect BBQ

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This recipe delivers tender, smoky baby back ribs that fall off the bone, using simple ingredients and an easy grilling method perfect for backyard BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 3 to 4 pounds total)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons paprika (smoked paprika preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Wood chips (hickory or apple wood), soaked for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a butter knife and paper towel; takes about 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper; stir until blended.
  3. Pat ribs dry with paper towels and generously coat all sides with the dry rub. Wrap in plastic wrap or cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
  4. Prepare grill for indirect cooking at about 275°F (135°C). If using charcoal, bank coals to one side. Add soaked wood chips to smoker box or foil pouch and place on heat source.
  5. Place ribs bone side down on the cool side of the grill. Close lid and cook for about 2 hours, maintaining steady heat and smoke. Check occasionally and adjust as needed.
  6. Remove ribs and place on a large piece of foil. Drizzle apple cider vinegar over ribs, then wrap tightly in foil to create a steam packet. Return to grill and cook for another 45 minutes.
  7. Carefully unwrap ribs and brush generously with honey and BBQ sauce. Place back on grill over direct heat for 10-15 minutes, turning once, to caramelize sauce and add smoky char.
  8. Remove ribs from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing between bones to serve.

Notes

Keep a spray bottle with apple cider vinegar or water to mist ribs if they start drying out during cooking. Maintain steady temperature and smoke density to avoid bitterness. Watch sauce caramelization closely to prevent burning. The foil steaming phase is key for tender ribs.

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