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Labor Day BBQ Ribs

Unlock the secrets to amazing Labor Day BBQ Ribs with this quick and easy recipe. Perfect for your holiday cookout, these ribs will be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Drip pan
  • Aluminum foil
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Ribs

  • 3 racks pork ribs
  • 1/2 cup BBQ rub
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your grill to 275°F (135°C) for indirect heat and prepare a drip pan with a little water.
  • Remove the membrane from the back of each rib rack and trim any excess fat.
  • Generously season both sides of the ribs with your favorite BBQ rub.

Cooking

  • Place the ribs bone-side down on the indirect heat of the grill and cook for 2 hours.
  • Remove the ribs from the grill and wrap each rack tightly in foil with a splash of apple cider vinegar.
  • Return the wrapped ribs to the grill for another 1 hour.
  • Unwrap the ribs, brush with BBQ sauce, and return to the grill for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.

Finishing

  • Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the ribs overnight in the apple cider vinegar before applying the rub. You can also experiment with different types of wood chips for smoking to add unique flavor notes.