For extra flavor, consider adding a touch of liquid smoke to the dry rub or glaze. If you don't have a charcoal grill, a gas grill will work just fine. Aim for medium-high heat. The ribs can be baked a day in advance. This makes grilling day a breeze! Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME2 hrs 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME5 hrs
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS24
Transform ordinary ribs into a dazzling display of flavor with this easy-to-follow recipe. First baked to tender perfection, then glazed and caramelized on the grill, these sticky ribs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate25 g
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Cholesterol255 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein66 g
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Saturated Fat21 g
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Sodium2892 mg
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Fat59 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a small bowl, combine salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. This is your dry rub. Set aside. (2 minutes)
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StepLine a large sheet pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place ribs on the prepared pan, bone side down. Poke all over with a sharp knife, making shallow slits across at an angle, and then repeat the opposite way. This allows the dry rub to penetrate. Transfer to the center of the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. (2 hours, 10 minutes)
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StepRemove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 2 hours, up to overnight. (2+ hours)
05
StepCoat ribs on both sides with the dry rub; flip back over, ensuring the bone side is down. Wrap tightly with foil.
06
StepPreheat a charcoal grill until coals are very ashy and hot. (15 minutes)
07
StepRemove ribs from the refrigerator, unwrap, and brush off excess fat. Slice between the bones to separate each rib.
08
StepIn a bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and cayenne pepper. Mix well with a spoon to create the glaze. (3 minutes)
09
StepPlace ribs on the preheated grill and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and brush over glaze. Flip and repeat process until ribs are as caramelized as you prefer, about 10 minutes more. (12 minutes)
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StepRemove to a plate and brush over one more application of glaze.
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StepServe immediately and enjoy!
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Maiya Hilll
May 26, 2025These ribs were a huge hit at our BBQ! The glaze is amazing!
Esta Hayes
May 12, 2025Easy to follow and delicious! My family loved them.
Summer Kautzer
Mar 20, 2025The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and sticky. I added a little bit of sriracha to the glaze for an extra kick!
Zita Kubwaters
Mar 20, 2025I was a bit skeptical about baking the ribs first, but it made them so tender! Will definitely make again.