Grilled Pork Ribs with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Grilled Pork Ribs with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Pork Ribs
- 2 pounds pork spare ribs, membrane removed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
For the Spicy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pork ribs by removing the membrane from the bone side. To do this, slide a knife under the membrane at one end, then grip it with a paper towel and pull it off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix well to create the dry rub.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Generously rub the spice mixture all over both sides of the pork ribs, ensuring they are fully coated. Place the seasoned ribs in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cover the ribs tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 275°F. Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 275
- 6
Place the ribs in a large roasting pan or on a baking sheet lined with foil. Pour the apple cider vinegar and water into the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until they are tender but not falling apart. The internal temperature should reach 190-200°F.
⏱️ 150 min•🌡️ 275
- 8
While the ribs are baking, prepare the spicy dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and carefully uncover. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F or preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
If grilling: Place the ribs directly on the preheated grill grates. Grill for 10-15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until they develop a nice char and caramelization. Baste with some of the spicy dipping sauce during the last few minutes of grilling, if desired.
⏱️ 15 min
- 11
If finishing in the oven: Brush the ribs generously with some of the spicy dipping sauce. Return them to the 375°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and slightly sticky.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 12
Remove the ribs from the grill or oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into individual ribs. Serve hot with the remaining spicy dipping sauce on the side.
⏱️ 10 min
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Grilled Pork Ribs with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Pork Ribs
- 2 pounds pork spare ribs, membrane removed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
For the Spicy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pork ribs by removing the membrane from the bone side. To do this, slide a knife under the membrane at one end, then grip it with a paper towel and pull it off.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix well to create the dry rub.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Generously rub the spice mixture all over both sides of the pork ribs, ensuring they are fully coated. Place the seasoned ribs in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cover the ribs tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 275°F. Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 275 - 6
Place the ribs in a large roasting pan or on a baking sheet lined with foil. Pour the apple cider vinegar and water into the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until they are tender but not falling apart. The internal temperature should reach 190-200°F.
⏱️ 150 min•🌡️ 275 - 8
While the ribs are baking, prepare the spicy dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and carefully uncover. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F or preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
If grilling: Place the ribs directly on the preheated grill grates. Grill for 10-15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until they develop a nice char and caramelization. Baste with some of the spicy dipping sauce during the last few minutes of grilling, if desired.
⏱️ 15 min - 11
If finishing in the oven: Brush the ribs generously with some of the spicy dipping sauce. Return them to the 375°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and slightly sticky.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 12
Remove the ribs from the grill or oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into individual ribs. Serve hot with the remaining spicy dipping sauce on the side.
⏱️ 10 min