True story- I once completely ruined an outdoor gas grill when I made the “old” version of these ribs. One minute it was a nice smoky smell, the next it was just smoke with a healthy dose of fire to go with it! So that cooking sequence had to go. In it’s place is this version, which allows me make these ribs for 3/4 of the year, instead of just the warm summer months. And there are 100% fewer ruined grills in the process.

Prep time – 15 minutes / Cook time – 90 minutes

  • 3 lb. baby back ribs

Rub-

  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 T. light brown sugar
  • 2 t. chili powder
  • 1 t. paprika
  • 1 t garlic powder
  • 1 t. onion powder
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. ground pepper

BBQ Sauce-

  • ketchup
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Kikkoman sauce
  • brown sugar
  • dry mustard
  • apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • onion powder
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients in the rub. Trim the membrane from the back of each rack of ribs by running a small knife between the membrane and the rib. Sprinkle rub on each side of racks, until well covered. Line baking sheet with foil, place ribs on sheet and bake in oven for 1 hour.
While ribs are in the oven, combine ingredients for sauce in a small sauce pan over low heat. Warm mixture until bubbling. Take off heat and set aside. Preheat grill to medium/high. Brush ribs with sauce thoroughly. Grill for 5 minutes on each side until slightly crispy. Serve and enjoy!