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Flavorful Honey-Glazed BBQ Ribs Recipe with Easy Spicy Dry Rub

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This recipe features tender baby back ribs coated in a spicy dry rub and finished with a sticky, sweet honey glaze. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2–2.5 pounds / 900–1150 g)
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (for glaze)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under the silver skin and peeling it off. Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
  2. Rub both sides of the ribs lightly with olive oil.
  3. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.
  4. Generously sprinkle the dry rub over both sides of the ribs, massaging it into the meat. Let ribs sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) or prepare grill for indirect heat at the same temperature.
  6. Place ribs meat-side up on a large piece of aluminum foil. Wrap tightly to seal moisture and place on baking sheet or grill rack. Cook for about 2 hours until tender but not falling apart.
  7. While ribs cook, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne to make the honey glaze.
  8. Remove ribs from foil and place back on rack. Brush a generous layer of honey glaze over ribs. If using oven, broil for 3-5 minutes until glaze caramelizes, watching closely. If grilling, move ribs over direct heat for a few minutes to caramelize glaze. Repeat glazing once more.
  9. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving.

Notes

Remove the membrane for more tender ribs. Cook low and slow at 275°F to break down connective tissue without drying out the meat. Apply honey glaze near the end to prevent burning. Watch carefully when broiling or grilling over direct heat to avoid flare-ups. Let ribs rest before slicing to keep them juicy.

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