Best Barbecue Ribs

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 racks of baby-back pork ribs (about 1 lb each)
  • heavy-duty aluminum foil
  • 6 ice cubes

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl.
  2. 2
    Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
  3. 3
    Rub spice mixture all over ribs.
  4. 4
    Place 2 rib racks side by side on a double layer of foil; place 3 ice cubes under the sides and seal foil around the ribs well.
  5. 5
    Repeat with the next two racks of ribs.
  6. 6
    Place foil packets on grill rack; cover and cook for 1 hour, carefully turning once with tongs after half an hour.
  7. 7
    When ribs are done, cut an X in the top of the packets to allow steam to escape; pull foil back exposing the ribs.
  8. 8
    Remove the ribs and place directly on the grill rack; cover and grill 7 to 10 minutes or until browned, turning once.
  9. 9
    Brush ribs with barbecue sauce and cook 7 to 10 minutes longer, brushing with more sauce and turning often.
  10. 10
    Cut ribs into 1-rib portions.

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