What’s better than a full rack of ribs drizzled in a tangy sauce? That’s easy: absolutely nothing! This is the kind of dinner we like to make for our family on a Sunday, after a long week, to get everyone ready for Monday. Make sure to use a tablecloth, though, because things are definitely bound to get messy!
Prep time: 35 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Spice rubbed ribs
- 41 g / 3 tbsp dark brown sugar, packed
- 8 g / 1 tbsp chili powder
- 6 g / 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 12 g / 2 tsp salt
- 8 g / 2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 g / 2 tsp dry mustard
- 4 g / 2 tsp cayenne powder
- 1 g / 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 kg / 4 racks side ribs, membrane removed
- vegetable oil, for oiling the grill
For the bbq sauce
- 56 g / 1/4 cup Mirage margarine
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 185 g / 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 240 ml / 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 120 ml / 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 72 g / 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 80 ml / 1/3 cup ketchup
- 48 g / 3 tbsp molasses
- 30 ml / 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- drippings from spice rubbed ribs, fat-skimmed
Directions
Spice rubbed ribs
1. Place dry ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
2. Rub spice mixture on both sides of ribs and place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet (use 2 baking sheets if necessary). Cover tightly with foil and chill in refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours (and up to 6 hours).
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
4. Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake for 1 hour 45 minutes. Remove ribs onto a platter and pour off any drippings. Allow ribs to cool while preparing the sauce.
BBQ sauce
1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the Mirage margarine. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and golden; about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 4 minutes.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened; 20 minutes.
3. Transfer sauce to a blender, or food processor, and blend until smooth. Set aside 3/4 cup of the sauce.
4. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-low heat (300°F / 150°C). Once heated, oil the grate.
5. Place ribs on the grill meaty side up and brush generously with sauce. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Turn ribs, brush with sauce again, cover and cook; 5 minutes. Repeat brushing and cooking once more on each side.
6. Serve ribs warm with extra sauce on the side.
Chef Notes
- Make these ribs in advance! After baking, ribs may be tightly covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Allow to rest at room temperature for 1 hour before hitting the grill.
