Sweet Brown Sugar And Honey Ribs Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender ribs? You got it! This recipe is a revelation – my very first attempt at making ribs, and it's been a family favorite ever since. Sweet brown sugar and honey create an irresistible glaze, perfectly balanced with savory spices. Prepare for melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 185 mins
Calories 118.4 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Sweet Brown Sugar And Honey Ribs

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How to Make Sweet Brown Sugar And Honey Ribs

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a small airtight container, prepare the rub by combining all rub ingredients (see below). Set aside.
  3. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Rub the ribs with 1/4 cup (56g) melted butter, then generously apply the dry rub, pressing it into the meat.
  4. Wrap each rack of ribs individually in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  5. Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours.
  6. Preheat your grill to high heat.
  7. Carefully remove the ribs from the foil and place them on the hot grill grates.
  8. Brush the ribs generously with BBQ sauce. Grill for 3 minutes per side, flipping halfway through. Continue to baste with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of grilling for extra flavor.
  9. Remove ribs from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

220 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

18g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Brown Sugar And Honey Ribs?

Sweet Brown Sugar And Honey Ribs takes about 205 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 185 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Brown Sugar And Honey Ribs?

Sweet Brown Sugar And Honey Ribs has approximately 118.4 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Brown Sugar And Honey Ribs?

The key ingredients for Sweet Brown Sugar And Honey Ribs are Baby Back Rib Racks, Butter, Honey Barbeque Sauce, Brown Sugar, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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