Award Winning Pork Ribs

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) or prepare your grill for indirect cooking at medium heat.

2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create your dry rub.

3. Place each rack of ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil.

4. Sprinkle the dry rub over both sides of the ribs, rubbing it in gently to ensure the seasoning sticks.

5. Wrap each rack tightly in foil, creating a sealed packet to trap the flavors.

6. If baking, place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the meat is tender and almost falling off the bone.

7. For grilling, place the foil-wrapped ribs on the indirect heat side of the grill and close the lid. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, adding wood chips for a smoky flavor if desired.

8. While the ribs are cooking, prepare your favorite barbecue sauce or use a store-bought one.

9. After the ribs have cooked, carefully remove them from the foil and brush them generously with the barbecue sauce.

10. If baking, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and return the sauced ribs to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

11. If grilling, place the sauced ribs back on the grill over direct heat for 10-15 minutes, flipping and brushing with more sauce as needed.

12. Once done, let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing them between the bones.

13. Serve your Award Winning Pork Ribs hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side, coleslaw, cornbread, or any of your favorite sides.