Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 6 lbs baby back ribs (membrane removed [2 slabs])
  • Dry rub:
  • 4 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 2 tsp ground chipotle pepper
  • 2 tsp Spanish or Hungarian paprika
  • 2 tsp dark chili powder
  • 2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (i.e. Sweet and Smoky Chipotle or your favorite)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 225°F. Line 2 baking sheets with heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. (Tip: Use a paper towel to help maintain your grip on the membrane)
  • In a small bowl, mix together the dry rub ingredients. Divide the dry rub between the ribs rubbing into the meat on all sides..
  • Lay each slab flat on the pan, then cover tightly with aluminum foil. If the ribs are too long to lay flat, cut them in half.
  • Place into the oven and roast for 6 hours. Turn the oven off and leave in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow to rest covered on the counter to cool.
  • Transfer to a clean pan, cover and refrigerate. (Tip: The ribs are very tender at this point, handle gently)
  • To prepare: Rest chilled ribs on counter for 30 minutes to bring to room temperature.
  • Preheat the grill to medium. For added smokiness, soak mesquite or hickory chips in water for at least 2 hours then place into a smoker box. 
  • Set smoker box if using, on top of the grates to the side while the grill preheats. (If you don't have a smoker box, the ribs will still be great)
  • To char on the grill: Oil the grates, then place the ribs onto the grill. Slowly bring them back up to temperature grilling for around 5 minutes on each side. Closing the lid will help infuse the wood chips flavor.
  • Increase the grill temperature to medium-high, and liberally brush each side of the ribs with barbecue sauce. Char each side of the ribs for around 3 minutes each, then remove from the grill.
  • Brush with additional sauce and cut into desired serving portions.