Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs Recipe (Big Batch)

Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs Recipe (Big Batch)

Ingredients:

• 3–4 racks of pork baby back ribs (about 2.5–3.5 kg total)
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced (optional – for baking base)

Homemade BBQ Sauce:

• 1½ cups ketchup
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• Optional: a dash of hot sauce for spice

Instructions:

1. Prep the Ribs:

• Remove the silver skin/membrane from the back of the ribs (this helps make them tender).
• Rub with olive oil.
• Mix all dry spices and rub generously all over the ribs.
• Let marinate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight in the fridge.

2. Cook Low & Slow (Oven Method):

• Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).
• Place ribs on a large baking sheet lined with foil. You can lay onion slices under the ribs for added flavor.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2.5–3 hours, until ribs are very tender.

3. Make the BBQ Sauce:

• In a saucepan, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients.
• Simmer on medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.

4. Glaze & Grill or Broil:

• Once ribs are tender, remove from oven.
• Brush generously with BBQ sauce.
• Grill on a barbecue (or broil in the oven) for 5–10 minutes per side until caramelized and sticky.
• Brush more sauce during grilling for a deeper flavor.

Serving:

• Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before cutting between the bones.
• Serve with coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread, or grilled veggies.

Tips:

• You can also cook the ribs in a slow cooker for 6–8 hours on low, then finish on the grill.
• For smoky flavor indoors, use liquid smoke (½ tsp in the sauce).
• This recipe feeds about 6–8 people.