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Backyard Barbecue Ribs

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Ingredients

Makes
3
  • 1 slab pork spareribs
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ tbsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • Hickory chunks

Ingredients for 3 servings (660 g) · the original recipe

Method

  1. 1

    Combine dry seasoning and rub on pork ribs. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Place hickory chunks in a 250 °F (120 °C) smoker or a 250 °F (120 °C) charcoal grill set for indirect heat.

    Grill or barbecue
  3. 3

    Combine remaining ingredients, bring to a boil over high heat, and simmer until reduced by ¾.

    Stovetop
  4. 4

    Place ribs in smoker/grill and cook 5–6 hours.

    Grill or barbecue
  5. 5

    Brush ribs with tomato mixture and place on a high grill, turning and brushing often until well browned.

    Grill or barbecue
  6. 6

    Remove and let sit for 10 minutes; serve.

Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.

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