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24 Hour Ribs Recipe

Name: Thunder Bay Grille Rockfords 24 Hour Ribs Recipe
Cook time: 24 h
Total time: 24 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 rack Pork ribs (half-rack or full rack); 2 tbs Salt; 1 tbs Black pepper; 1 tbs Paprika; 1 tbs Garlic powder; 1 tbs Onion powder; 2 tbs Brown sugar; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 cup Ketchup; 1 tbs Apple cider vinegar; 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbs Brown sugar; 2 tbs Honey; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper

Inspired by Thunder Bay Grille Rockford

Time24h

Serves4

Half-rack or full rack of pork ribs slow cooked for 24 hours, served with house-made BBQ sauce

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Ingredients

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Ribs

1 rack Pork ribs (half-rack or full rack)

2 tbs Celtic sea salt

1 tbs black pepper

1 tbs Watkins paprika

1 tbs Watkins garlic powder

1 tbs Onion powder

2 tbs Brown sugar

1 tsp Cayenne pepper

BBQ Sauce

1 cup Ketchup

1 tbs Apple cider vinegar

1 tbs Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tbs Brown sugar

2 tbs Honey

1 tsp Smoked paprika

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Method

Preparing the Ribs

Prepare the Ribs

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if it hasn't been done already. Rinse the ribs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Season the Ribs

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.

Wrap and Refrigerate

Wrap the seasoned ribs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, preferably 24 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate.

Cooking the Ribs

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). This low temperature will allow the ribs to cook slowly and become tender.

Place the Ribs in the Oven

Unwrap the ribs from the plastic wrap and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Cover the ribs loosely with another piece of foil to prevent drying out.

Cook for 24 Hours

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and let the ribs cook for 24 hours. This slow cooking method will help render the fat and make the meat incredibly tender.

Making the BBQ Sauce

Combine Ingredients

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Simmer the Sauce

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and allow it to cook for about 15-20 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Cool the Sauce

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the BBQ sauce cool slightly. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Final Preparation

Remove and Rest the Ribs

After 24 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve

Slice the ribs between the bones, serve with the house-made BBQ sauce on the side, and enjoy your tender, flavorful ribs.