What Should I Serve with BBQ Ribs?
I personally enjoy serving the ribs with a homemade barbecue sauce that has a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. However, the choice of side dishes is up to the cook! Some delicious options that go well with ribs include creamy American potato salad and sweet cornbread.
When Are the Ribs Done Cooking?
To determine if the ribs are done, check the temperature of the thickest part of the meat, avoiding the bone. When the digital thermometer reads 190 to 200 °F/ 88 to 93 ºC (ideally around 195 °F/ 91 ºC), the ribs are ready! However, the longer the meat stays within this temperature range without drying out on the surface, the more the collagen in the connective tissue will turn into gelatin, resulting in juicier ribs. Aim for a cooking time of 2 ½ to 3 hours if possible, with a minimum of 2 hours.
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- In a medium bowl, combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, and thyme.
- Rub each side of the rack with 2 tablespoons of the spice mix. Save the extra spice mix for the mop and seasoning when serving. Let the ribs rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- In a medium bowl, combine the pomegranate juice, apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon (9 g) of the dry rub.
- Clean the grates. Dip a folded piece of paper towel in a little olive oil and, holding it with tongs, use it to grease the cooking grates.
- Preheat the grill to 325ºF (163ºC) with an area of indirect heat.
- Place the ribs, meat side up, on the indirect heat (cool side) of the grill.
- Cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours, brushing the ribs with the vinegar mop every 15 minutes.
- Grill the ribs until the meat is tender but still holding onto the bone. The surface should be reddish brown. The internal temperature should reach 190 to 200°F (88 to 93°C) in the thickest part of the racks.
- Transfer the ribs to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let them rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Slice the ribs between the bones and serve with additional spice mix for extra seasoning or barbecue sauce.
- Sugar Free Dry Dressing Recipe: Paprika (2 tablespoons), Kosher Salt (1 tablespoon), Black Pepper (1 ½ teaspoons), Garlic Powder (2 teaspoons), Onion Powder (2 teaspoons), Chili Powder (1 teaspoon ), dried thyme (1 teaspoon), cayenne pepper (½ teaspoon). Mix and rub 2 tablespoons onto each side of the ribs.
- Serving Size: 3 to 4 ribs
Calories 611 kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 26 g (9%) Protein 32 g (64%) Fat 44 g (68%) Saturated Fat 18 g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6 g Monounsaturated Fat 19 g Cholesterol 97 mg (32%) ) Sodium 1570 mg (65 %) Potassium 225 mg ( 6 % Fiber 3 g (12 %) Sugar 21 g (23 %) Vitamin A 3400 IU (68 %) Vitamin C 6.6 mg (8 %) Calcium 100 mg ( 10%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)
