Ingredients:

  • 2 racks of baby back pork ribs (about 2.5 lbs / 1.1 kg each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) ketchup
  • ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and rub with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Reserve ½ cup of BBQ sauce for later use and coat the ribs with the remaining sauce. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 300°F / 150°C).
  5. Place the ribs on the grill, bone side down, and cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours, turning every 30 minutes and basting with reserved sauce.
  6. Check that the ribs are done when the meat pulls away from the bones and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
  7. Remove ribs from the grill, let rest for 10 minutes, then cut between the bones and serve with remaining BBQ sauce.