BBQ Ribs

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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 2
Calories: 1698kcal

Ingredients

For the ribs:

  • ½ TBSP Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 2 lbs Pork baby back ribs a rib rack is about 2 lbs on average
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce

For the grilled corn:

  • 2 ears Corn on the cob shucked
  • 2 tsp Butter

For the garlic cheese bread:

  • 2 slices Crusty bread
  • 2 TBSP Butter softened
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded

For serving:

  • 4 slices Watermelon

For the watermelon mint drink:

  • 2 cups Watermelon diced
  • 6 leaves Fresh mint
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Honey or agave syrup, optional, adjust to taste
  • 16 oz Water cold
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Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Make the dry rub: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the ribs.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Wrap the ribs in foil and cook on a baking sheet in the oven for 3 to 4 hours until the ribs are very tender.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan on medium heat.
  • Grill the corn: Grill the corn on all sides until tender and nicely charred. Then lather with butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Finish the ribs: Remove the ribs from the foil and lather with bbq sauce. Grill the ribs on both sides until nicely charred, about 3 - 5 minutes per side. Then slice in between the rib joints to portion.
  • Make the garlic cheese bread: Toast the bread. Then spread butter and garlic on one side. Top with shredded mozzarella, and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted.
  • Make the watermelon mint drink: In a blender, combine watermelon, mint, lime juice, honey (if using), and cold water. Blend until smooth. (Optional: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher.)
  • Serve the grilled BBQ ribs with grilled corn, garlic cheese bread, watermelon slices, and watermelon mint drink.

Nutrition

Calories: 1698kcal | Carbohydrates: 200g | Protein: 73g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 4446mg | Potassium: 2188mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 137g | Vitamin A: 5177IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 425mg | Iron: 8mg

BBQ Ribs

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 2
Calories 1698 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the ribs:

  • ½ TBSP Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 2 lbs Pork baby back ribs a rib rack is about 2 lbs on average
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce

For the grilled corn:

  • 2 ears Corn on the cob shucked
  • 2 tsp Butter

For the garlic cheese bread:

  • 2 slices Crusty bread
  • 2 TBSP Butter softened
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded

For serving:

  • 4 slices Watermelon

For the watermelon mint drink:

  • 2 cups Watermelon diced
  • 6 leaves Fresh mint
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Honey or agave syrup, optional, adjust to taste
  • 16 oz Water cold

Instructions
 

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Make the dry rub: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the ribs.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Wrap the ribs in foil and cook on a baking sheet in the oven for 3 to 4 hours until the ribs are very tender.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan on medium heat.
  • Grill the corn: Grill the corn on all sides until tender and nicely charred. Then lather with butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Finish the ribs: Remove the ribs from the foil and lather with bbq sauce. Grill the ribs on both sides until nicely charred, about 3 - 5 minutes per side. Then slice in between the rib joints to portion.
  • Make the garlic cheese bread: Toast the bread. Then spread butter and garlic on one side. Top with shredded mozzarella, and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted.
  • Make the watermelon mint drink: In a blender, combine watermelon, mint, lime juice, honey (if using), and cold water. Blend until smooth. (Optional: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher.)
  • Serve the grilled BBQ ribs with grilled corn, garlic cheese bread, watermelon slices, and watermelon mint drink.

Nutrition

Calories: 1698kcalCarbohydrates: 200gProtein: 73gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 251mgSodium: 4446mgPotassium: 2188mgFiber: 7gSugar: 137gVitamin A: 5177IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 425mgIron: 8mg
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