Description
Perfectly grilled St. Louis ribs with a balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for a quick Monday night meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks St. Louis-style ribs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 250°F (120°C).
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Rub the spice mix evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Place ribs on the grill, meat side up, and cook for 2 hours.
- Mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a bowl.
- Brush the sauce over the ribs and grill for another 30 minutes.
- Remove from grill, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure ribs reach 190°F (88°C) for tenderness.
- Adjust cayenne for less or more heat.
- Wrap ribs in foil for the first 1.5 hours for extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 rack
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: ribs, barbecue, grilling, sweet and savory, St. Louis ribs