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Homestyle BBQ Ribs

Name: Homestyle BBQ Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 pounds pounds Pork ribs (St. Louis-style pork ribs, preferably with the membrane removed); 2 tablespoons tablespoons Dry rub (For dry rub recipe see below); 1 cup cups BBQ sauce (Homemade or store-bought, adjust to taste); 1 cup cups Browning liquid (Water, beer, or apple cider vinegar for a sweet and tangy flavor); 2 tablespoons tablespoons Brown sugar (For a caramelized crust, use a mixture of white and brown sugar); 1 cup cups Smoking wood chips (Hickory, mesquite, or apple wood for a rich and smoky flavor); 1 teaspoon teaspoons Salt (Use kosher or sea salt for a more complex flavor); 1/2 teaspoon teaspoons Black pepper (Freshly ground pepper for a bright and snappy flavor)

Fall-off-the-bone tender and flavorful, these homestyle BBQ ribs are a crowd-pleaser. With a rich and smoky dry rub and a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, these ribs are perfect for a summer barbecue or a cozy night in.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Southern gluten-free dairy-free

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Total Time 22 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 4

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

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2 pounds pounds Pork ribs (St. Louis-style pork ribs, preferably with the membrane removed)
2 tablespoons tablespoons Dry rub (For dry rub recipe see below)
1 cup cups BBQ sauce (Homemade or store-bought, adjust to taste)
1 cup cups Browning liquid (Water, beer, or apple cider vinegar for a sweet and tangy flavor) optional chaos
2 tablespoons tablespoons Brown sugar (For a caramelized crust, use a mixture of white and brown sugar)
1 cup cups Smoking wood chips (Hickory, mesquite, or apple wood for a rich and smoky flavor) optional chaos
1 teaspoon teaspoons Salt (Use kosher or sea salt for a more complex flavor)
1/2 teaspoon teaspoons Black pepper (Freshly ground pepper for a bright and snappy flavor)

🔧 Equipment

Required:

9x13 baking dish
aluminum foil
pastry brush
small saucepan

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 2 min

Total Time: 22 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 300°F

AI Wisdom: Important: Use a lower temperature for tender and fall-off-the-bone ribs
2

In a small bowl, mix together the dry rub ingredients. Use your hands or a spoon to combine until well blended.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Important: Mix dry rub ingredients just before applying to the ribs
3

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. If the membrane is not easily removable, use a paper towel to help loosen it.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Important: Remove the membrane for tender and flavorful ribs
4

Apply the dry rub evenly to both sides of the ribs. Use your hands or a spoon to massage the rub into the meat.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Important: Apply dry rub evenly to both sides of the ribs
5

Place the ribs in the prepared baking dish, bone side down. If using a browning liquid, pour it into the bottom of the dish.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Important: Place ribs bone side down for even cooking
6

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours. After 2 hours, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes.

⏱️ 150 min (ish) 🌡️ 300°F

AI Wisdom: Important: Cover with foil for tender and fall-off-the-bone ribs
7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and smoked wood chips. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved.

⏱️ 10 min (ish) 🌡️ 250°F

AI Wisdom: Important: Use a mixture of white and brown sugar for a caramelized crust
8

After the ribs have finished baking, brush them with the BBQ sauce. Use a pastry brush to apply the sauce evenly to both sides of the ribs.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Important: Brush ribs with BBQ sauce for a sweet and tangy flavor
9

Return the ribs to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has caramelized and the ribs are tender.

⏱️ 15 min (ish) 🌡️ 300°F

AI Wisdom: Important: Use a lower temperature for tender and fall-off-the-bone ribs

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Created on December 21, 2025

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