A platter of grilled ribs, glazed with barbecue sauce, beautifully caramelized, and garnished with fresh herbs.

4th of July Grilled Ribs

Name: 4th of July Grilled Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 racks of pork ribs; 2 cups barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; Fresh herbs for garnish; Oil for grilling; Salt and pepper to taste

Iconic and visually stunning grilled ribs for 4th of July.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 70 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily recipe · July 04, 2023

A little about this dish

This recipe is a classic American BBQ dish that is perfect for celebrating the 4th of July. It features juicy and tender grilled ribs glazed with a tangy barbecue sauce. The dish is visually stunning with the ribs beautifully caramelized and garnished with fresh herbs for a pop of color.

Ingredients (for 6)

Racks of pork ribs — 3
Cups barbecue sauce — 2
Cup brown sugar — 1/4
Tablespoons paprika — 2
Tablespoons garlic powder — 2
Tablespoons onion powder — 2
Teaspoons salt — 2
Teaspoons black pepper — 2
Fresh herbs for garnish —
Oil for grilling —
Salt and pepper to taste —

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️⏰

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 — 🥄🌶️🍚

In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
Step 3 — 🖐️🌶️🍖

Rub the dry rub evenly over both sides of the ribs.
Step 4 — 🍖🔥⏲️

Place the ribs on the preheated grill and cook for approximately 1 hour, turning occasionally, until the meat is tender.
Step 5 — 🍅🥄🔥

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the barbecue sauce over medium heat until warmed through.
Step 6 — 🖌️🍅🍖

Once the ribs are cooked, brush them generously with the warmed barbecue sauce.
Step 7 — 🍖🔥🍅

Continue grilling the ribs for an additional 10 minutes, basting with more sauce occasionally, until the sauce caramelizes and creates a glossy glaze on the ribs.
Step 8 — 🍖🔥🌡️

Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
Step 9 — 🌿🍖🍽️

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Step 10 — 🍅🍖🍽️

Optional: Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side.

A final fox tip

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dry rub. Make sure to adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of the ribs. Children can help mix the dry rub and brush the barbecue sauce on the ribs.