Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIron Hill Brewery & RestaurantCarolina Gold Bbq Ribs Recipe

Carolina Gold Bbq Ribs Recipe

Time2h 30m
Serves4

maple-mustard baked beans, bacon-braised collard greens

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Ingredients

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Ribs

Maple-Mustard Baked Beans

Bacon-Braised Collard Greens

Method

Ribs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ribs

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Mix together paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mixture generously over the ribs.

  2. 2

    Bake the Ribs

    Place the ribs in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.

  3. 3

    Glaze the Ribs

    Remove the foil, brush the ribs with Carolina Gold BBQ sauce, and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes.

Maple-Mustard Baked Beans

  1. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In a saucepan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving the fat in the pan.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Onion

    Add the chopped onion to the bacon fat and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the navy beans, maple syrup, mustard, and black pepper. Return the bacon to the pan and mix well.

  4. 7

    Simmer

    Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Bacon-Braised Collard Greens

  1. 8

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.

  2. 9

    Sauté the Onion and Garlic

    Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

  3. 10

    Add Collard Greens

    Add the chopped collard greens, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

  4. 11

    Simmer the Greens

    Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the greens are tender. Stir in the bacon before serving.

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