🇺🇸 Slow-Cooked BBQ Pork Ribs (USA Style)

Ingredients:

• 2 racks of pork ribs (about 1.5–2 kg total)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp sea salt

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

• 1 cup BBQ sauce
  

Method:

1. Prep the ribs: Remove the thin membrane from the back of each rack (this helps them become more tender). Pat dry with paper towel.

   
   

2. Rub it in: Combine salt, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and cayenne. Rub evenly over the ribs, then drizzle with olive oil.

   
   

3. Marinate (optional): For deeper flavour, cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or overnight.

   
   

4. Slow cook: Preheat oven to 160°C . Wrap each rack tightly in foil and place on a baking tray. Cook for 2½ to 3 hours, until the meat is tender and starting to pull away from the bones.

   
   

5. Glaze and caramelise: Remove from foil and brush generously with your BBQ sauce. Increase oven temp to 220°C  and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes until sticky and slightly charred.

   
   

6. Rest and serve: Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing between bones. Serve with coleslaw, corn on the cob, or crispy fries.