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Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs

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Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs feature tender baby backs with a shiny, sticky glaze that balances sweet, salty, and tangy notes. A low-and-slow bake ensures juicy meat, while a quick finish on a hot grill caramelizes the sauce for smoky, finger-licking bites. Ideal for backyard cookouts or game-day spreads.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook2 hrs 15 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs
  1. 1

    Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix the salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for the dry rub. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Line a large sheet pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place the rack of ribs on the prepared pan, bone side down. Poke all over with a sharp knife. Make shallow slits across at an angle, then repeat in the opposite direction; this helps the dry rub penetrate. Move to the center of the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

  4. 4

    Coat both sides with the rub; flip back over so the bone side is down. Wrap tightly in foil.

  5. 5

    Preheat a charcoal grill until the coals are very ashy and hot.

  6. 6

    Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, and brush off excess fat. Slice between the bones to separate each rib.

  7. 7

    In a bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and cayenne with a spoon to make the glaze.

  8. 8

    Place the ribs on the preheated grill and cook for 2 minutes; flip and brush on the glaze. Flip and repeat this process until the ribs are caramelized to your liking, about 10 minutes more.

  9. 9

    Transfer to a plate and brush on one more coat of glaze.

  10. 10

    Serve and enjoy.