Welcome to our mouthwatering Outer Banks BBQ Ribs recipe! If you’re looking to bring the flavors of coastal Carolina to your dinner table, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe highlights the unique blend of smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors that define the Outer Banks. Perfect for a summer cookout or a cozy family dinner, these BBQ ribs will leave everyone asking for more. Follow our seven simple steps and prepare to be amazed by the delicious results!
Even if you have limited skills on the backyard grill, baking bbq pork ribs using this recipe will give you bragging rights among family and friends!
Ingredients
This recipe is so easy to prepare. The ingredient list is straightforward and simple to understand. The best part about this recipe… you probably have most of these ingredients already!
Here are the essentials for this tasty meal.
Rib Recipe Ingredient List
- 4 lbs pork baby back ribs
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
Directions
Begin by preheating your oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs, if not already done by your butcher. In a large mixing bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
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How to remove membrane from ribs
When cooking pork ribs, it’s important to remove the membrane because it can be tough and chewy, preventing the ribs from being tender and flavorful.
If you don’t remove it, your ribs might not absorb the seasonings and smoke as well.
To get that membrane off, grab a butter knife and a paper towel. Start by sliding the butter knife under the membrane at one end of the rib rack, and gently lift it up to loosen it.
Once you’ve got a good grip on it, use the paper towel to hold onto the membrane (it can be slippery), and peel it away from the ribs. With the membrane gone, your ribs will be ready to cook to perfection! Watch the following video to see this in action.
How to prepare
Place the ribs on a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Pour the sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the ribs with another sheet of aluminum foil, sealing the edges tightly to keep the moisture in. Bake the ribs for 2 hours, or until tender.
BBQ Ribs cook time
The total preparation time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. This includes 15 minutes of prep time and 2 hours and 15 minutes of cooking time.
Servings
This recipe yields 4 servings of delicious Outer Banks BBQ Ribs.
Outer Banks BBQ Ribs Easy Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork baby back ribs
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
Directions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs, if not already done by your butcher.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Place the ribs on a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the ribs, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cover the ribs with another sheet of aluminum foil, sealing the edges tightly to keep the moisture in.
- Bake the ribs for 2 hours, or until tender.
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Conclusion
Our mouthwatering Outer Banks BBQ Ribs recipe brings the taste of coastal Carolina right to your table. By following these eight simple steps, you’ll be able to create a delicious and satisfying meal that will impress your friends and family. Tender, smoky, and bursting with flavor, these ribs are perfect for any occasion. So gather your ingredients, fire up the grill or oven, and enjoy the scrumptious taste of the Outer Banks!
Claudia Faucher is a fitness trainer and lifestyle blogger, who recently started to pursue her other passions… Southern cooking and creating recipes.
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