Memorial Day is all about grilling right? So we spent the weekend using our grill as much as we could! Brats, hot dogs, chicken, ribs, potatoes – pretty much every meal! It was great to get out of the “kitchen” and be outside!
Ribs have to be one our favorites, and have been for awhile. But they are a special treat – we probably only make them once or twice a year. Our son used to love them. When he was 2 and thought they were the best. But for the last couple years he wouldn’t touch them. With his new found love of pork chops, I figured I could get these past him. I started by just cutting some meat off the bone and let him eat it like that – fail. Then I turned him on to the novelty of getting dirty and being able to eat it straight from the bone – success! Should have known, 6 year old boy = messy! He must have eaten a whole 1/2 rack of ribs that way. Proud moment for Daddy!
We have been making this recipe for years. I got it off one of those imitation of a restaurant sites. It is supposed to be how Tony Roma’s does their Blue Ridge Smokey Ribs.
This recipe is also linked on It’s a Keeper Thursday
- 2 Full racks of Baby Back Ribs
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 1 1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 rounded tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- In a saucepan over medium high heat, whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Brush both sides of ribs with sauce. Wrap with foil. Place on a baking sheet, and bake for 2 - 2 1/2 hours (depends on how thick your ribs are).
- Remove from oven, and place on a super hot grill. Baste with additional sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side to caramelize the sauce. You can use your broiler if you don't have a grill.
- Serve with additional sauce.
This recipe is also on “Get Grillin’ with Family Fresh Cooking and Cookin’ Canuck, sponsored by Ile de France Cheese, Rösle, Emile Henry, Rouxbe and ManPans.”
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AuNaturelle says
Looks delicious! Makes me want to get some ribs and try your recipe!
AuNaturelle says
Looks delicious! Makes me want to get some ribs and try your recipe!
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Lizzy says
Mmmmm…these are done to perfection! My hubby would love if I'd make these once a week.
Lizzy says
Mmmmm…these are done to perfection! My hubby would love if I'd make these once a week.
Belinda @zomppa says
That is one smart young man. Gotta get down & dirty with the ribs!
Belinda @zomppa says
That is one smart young man. Gotta get down & dirty with the ribs!
Marelie says
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Marelie says
Hi Erin..this is perfect..I read your post and you have great dishes too.I am your newest follower.Would you like to know about Creole Spanish Filipino Food?Hope you could come and visit me too.
Carolyn says
Wow, girl, these look finger-lickin'! Hope you had a great weekend.
Carolyn says
Wow, girl, these look finger-lickin'! Hope you had a great weekend.
Kate@Diethood says
That is beautiful… Oh my yumminess!! The sauce is just perfect.
Kate@Diethood says
That is beautiful… Oh my yumminess!! The sauce is just perfect.
Baking Serendipity says
Ribs are one of my favorite summer picnic foods 🙂 I'll definitely have to give your sauce a try…these look delicious!
Baking Serendipity says
Ribs are one of my favorite summer picnic foods 🙂 I'll definitely have to give your sauce a try…these look delicious!
Ruth says
Oooh! These look awesome! And no difficult ingredients that I can't get in the UK! Bonus!
Ruth says
Oooh! These look awesome! And no difficult ingredients that I can't get in the UK! Bonus!
Theresa says
My mouth is watering and I'm still full from dinner. That's not easy when I'm satisfied. Keeping this recipe. If I wasn't already a follower I would have to become one just to keep up on your recipes.
Theresa says
My mouth is watering and I'm still full from dinner. That's not easy when I'm satisfied. Keeping this recipe. If I wasn't already a follower I would have to become one just to keep up on your recipes.
Tiffany says
BBQ ribs was what I missed most when I became a vegetarian. Although I often throw bbq sauce on tofu. It just ain't the same! LOL! 😀
Tiffany says
BBQ ribs was what I missed most when I became a vegetarian. Although I often throw bbq sauce on tofu. It just ain't the same! LOL! 😀
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
I'll be sharing this post with my husband! He's the griller in our family, and he loves BBQ!
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
I'll be sharing this post with my husband! He's the griller in our family, and he loves BBQ!
Pam says
The ribs look PERFECT!
Pam says
The ribs look PERFECT!
Angie's Recipes says
My mouth is watering terribly! Great marinade.
Angie's Recipes says
My mouth is watering terribly! Great marinade.
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Aarthi says
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Eva says
Those look delicious, nothing beats a good homemade barbeque sauce 🙂
Eva says
Those look delicious, nothing beats a good homemade barbeque sauce 🙂
Lin Ann says
Oh, I'm so in the mood for bbq ribs. Your recipe sounds amazing and the ribs look so tender and moist!
Lin Ann says
Oh, I'm so in the mood for bbq ribs. Your recipe sounds amazing and the ribs look so tender and moist!
Biren @ Roti n Rice says
Those ribs look absolutely delicious! No wonder your 6 year old loves them! 🙂
Biren @ Roti n Rice says
Those ribs look absolutely delicious! No wonder your 6 year old loves them! 🙂
Nami @ Just One Cookbook says
I love ribs, really really loves ribs, and yours look fabulous! Keeping this recipe and going to bug my husband to grill. 🙂
Nami @ Just One Cookbook says
I love ribs, really really loves ribs, and yours look fabulous! Keeping this recipe and going to bug my husband to grill. 🙂
Sandra says
Ohh dear Erin, what are you doing to me!!!:)) This is mouthwatering recipe for amazing ribs!!!
Fantastic, really I don't have any other words!!
Sandra says
Ohh dear Erin, what are you doing to me!!!:)) This is mouthwatering recipe for amazing ribs!!!
Fantastic, really I don't have any other words!!
Jen at The Three Little Piglets says
Oh man, I love a big slab of ribs. LOVE. If only I had a grill…
Jen at The Three Little Piglets says
Oh man, I love a big slab of ribs. LOVE. If only I had a grill…
Foodness Gracious says
Wow.love the aftermath picture which tells you the result! Great blog and look forward to more updates..
Thanks
Foodness Gracious says
Wow.love the aftermath picture which tells you the result! Great blog and look forward to more updates..
Thanks
PFx says
One day I'm gonna get me some mean BBQ. Til that day comes, I will ponder on drooling over other people's BBQs. 😉
PFx says
One day I'm gonna get me some mean BBQ. Til that day comes, I will ponder on drooling over other people's BBQs. 😉
Victoria says
I'm glad you were able to convince your son to try these ribs. They look really delicious and perfect for grilling season 🙂
Victoria says
I'm glad you were able to convince your son to try these ribs. They look really delicious and perfect for grilling season 🙂
Beauty and the Green says
Oh my gosh!!! these ribs are making me hungry. I am a new follower from MBC, and am lovin your blog!
Beauty and the Green says
Oh my gosh!!! these ribs are making me hungry. I am a new follower from MBC, and am lovin your blog!
kita says
Oooh, I have a couple racks of ribs thawing for Sunday! These look awesome.
kita says
Oooh, I have a couple racks of ribs thawing for Sunday! These look awesome.
Anonymous says
You didn't clean them bones.
Anonymous says
You didn't clean them bones.
Marla says
Your BBQ ribs look awesome!
Cookin' Canuck and I would love if you linked up this recipe & any 2 other Entrees in this weeks Get Grillin' event posted on both of our blogs. You just need to link up on one site 🙂 http://su.pr/17fizq
Marla says
Your BBQ ribs look awesome!
Cookin' Canuck and I would love if you linked up this recipe & any 2 other Entrees in this weeks Get Grillin' event posted on both of our blogs. You just need to link up on one site 🙂 http://su.pr/17fizq
WizzyTheStick says
Fabulous looking ribs.
WizzyTheStick says
Fabulous looking ribs.