Ribs (haul It Home) Recipe
St. Louis style spare ribs served with our house made red BBQ sauce
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Ingredients
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Ribs
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ribs
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim any excess fat.
- 2
Make the Dry Rub
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Season the Ribs
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the ribs on both sides, ensuring to coat them well.
- 4
Cook the Ribs
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cover tightly with another piece of foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.
- 5
Prepare the BBQ Sauce
In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
- 7
Final Cook
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and return the ribs to the oven uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize.
- 8
Serve
Remove the ribs from the oven, let them rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

