BB King’s Inspired Smoky BBQ Ribs
These fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs, inspired by BB King’s legendary flavors, are slow-cooked to perfection and slathered in a rich, smoky sauce. Perfect for any barbecue lover!
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- aluminum foil
- mixing bowl
- Basting brush
- Grill or oven
Ingredients
For the Ribs:
- 2 racks baby back ribs about 4 lbs
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For the BBQ Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional for extra smokiness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both racks of ribs.
- Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 3 hours until the ribs are tender.
- While the ribs bake, prepare the BBQ sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine all sauce ingredients.
- Stir well and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap.
- Brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Grill over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, flipping and basting with more sauce until slightly caramelized.
- Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve with coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans for the ultimate barbecue feast.
Wine Advice:
Pairs well with a full-bodied red wine like Zinfandel or Cabernet Sauvignon, which complements the smoky and sweet BBQ flavors.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 580 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 45 g | Fat: 35 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 20 g | Salt: 1.5 g
