Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 20
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for the dry rub. Set aside.
- 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
Coat both sides with the rub; flip back over so the bone side is down. Wrap tightly in foil.
- 5
Preheat a charcoal grill until the coals are very ashy and hot.
- 6
Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, and brush off excess fat. Slice between the bones to separate each rib.
- 7
In a bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and cayenne with a spoon to make the glaze.
- 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
Transfer to a plate and brush on one more coat of glaze.
- 10
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 1387.49 kcal High 69%
- Protein 137.83 g Good Source 276%
- Carbohydrate 30.14 g 11%
- Total Fat 75.1 g High 96%
- Saturated Fat 26.49 g High 132%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 486.05 mg High 162%
- Sodium 1362.43 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 1.51 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 20.38 g --
- Added Sugars 4.28 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 202.54 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 6.58 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 2036.34 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin A 27.99 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Back Ribs, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 1387.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Back Ribs, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1387.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs healthy?
- Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 1387.49 calories and 137.83 g of protein, or 276% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1362.43 mg (59% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 26.49 g (132% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.28 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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