Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs
Description
Chef John's easy grilled sticky ribs recipe produces a caramelized, sticky rib that's tender on the inside and perfect for summer parties.
Ingredients
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4 teaspoons kosher salt
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4 teaspoons white sugar
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 racks baby back pork ribs
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1/3 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
1
Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2
Mix salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for dry rub together in a small bowl. Set aside.
3
Line a large sheet pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place rack of ribs on the prepared pan, bone side down. Poke all over with a sharp knife. Make shallow slits across at an angle, and then repeat the opposite way; this allows the dry rub to penetrate. Transfer to the center of the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
4
Coat on both sides with rub; flip back over, ensuring the bone side is down. Wrap tightly with foil.
5
Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are very ashy and hot.
6
Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, and brush off excess fat. Slice between the bones to separate each rib.
7
Combine ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and cayenne with a spoon in a bowl for glaze.
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Place ribs on the preheated grill and cook for 2 minutes; flip and brush over glaze. Flip and repeat process until ribs are as caramelized as you prefer, about 10 minutes more.
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Remove to a plate and brush over one more application of glaze.
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Serve and enjoy.