Carolina Gold BBQ Ribs
Carolina Gold BBQ Ribs
Ingredients
For the Rib Rub
- 1/4 cup smoky brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
For the Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
- 2/3 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons apple juice, plus 1 tablespoon more, if needed
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
Other Ingredients
- 1 rack pork spare ribs
- 1/4 cup organic pineapple juice, in a spray bottle
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rib rub by combining the smoky brown sugar and dark brown sugar in a small bowl. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Prepare the Carolina Gold BBQ sauce by combining the yellow mustard, dark brown sugar, honey, apple juice, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth. Adjust apple juice as needed for desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs. Use a knife to lift an edge of the membrane, then firmly pull it off by hand. Discard the membrane.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Generously massage the yellow mustard from the Carolina Gold BBQ sauce onto both sides of the ribs, ensuring full coverage.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Evenly sprinkle the prepared dry rub over the ribs. Gently pat the rub onto the ribs; do not rub it in.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the ribs on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Bake the ribs for 1 hour at 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Remove the ribs from the oven. Spritz them generously with organic pineapple juice from a spray bottle.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Increase the oven temperature to 430°F (220°C). Return the ribs to the oven and bake for an additional 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until tender and cooked through.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 430
- 11
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with extra Carolina Gold BBQ sauce on the side.
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Carolina Gold BBQ Ribs
For the Rib Rub
- 1/4 cup smoky brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
For the Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
- 2/3 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons apple juice, plus 1 tablespoon more, if needed
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
Other Ingredients
- 1 rack pork spare ribs
- 1/4 cup organic pineapple juice, in a spray bottle
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rib rub by combining the smoky brown sugar and dark brown sugar in a small bowl. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Prepare the Carolina Gold BBQ sauce by combining the yellow mustard, dark brown sugar, honey, apple juice, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth. Adjust apple juice as needed for desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs. Use a knife to lift an edge of the membrane, then firmly pull it off by hand. Discard the membrane.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Generously massage the yellow mustard from the Carolina Gold BBQ sauce onto both sides of the ribs, ensuring full coverage.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Evenly sprinkle the prepared dry rub over the ribs. Gently pat the rub onto the ribs; do not rub it in.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the ribs on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Bake the ribs for 1 hour at 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Remove the ribs from the oven. Spritz them generously with organic pineapple juice from a spray bottle.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Increase the oven temperature to 430°F (220°C). Return the ribs to the oven and bake for an additional 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until tender and cooked through.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 430 - 11
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with extra Carolina Gold BBQ sauce on the side.
⏱️ 10 min