Barbecued Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Ingredients for Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

• Pork Back Ribs
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• Celery Seed
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup apple juice (or more, as needed)

How to Make Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

1. Trim excess fat from the ribs, leaving a thin layer for moisture.
2. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried sage, 1 teaspoon celery seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
3. Stir the dry rub ingredients until thoroughly combined.
4. Generously sprinkle the rub mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Use your fingers to rub the spice mixture into the meat.
6. Prepare your grill for indirect grilling. Ensure you have a drip pan positioned beneath the ribs.
7. Maintain a medium heat (approximately 300-350°F).
8. Place the ribs bone-side down on the grill rack directly over the drip pan.
9. Cover the grill and cook for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, or until the ribs are tender and easily pull apart. After 45 minutes of cooking, begin brushing the ribs with apple juice every 15 minutes to maintain moisture and add sweetness.
10. Once cooked, remove ribs from grill, let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!