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author: Brian Lagerstrom
source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlIL9KcdhM0
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlIL9KcdhM0
hero: https://bsteph.imgix.net/food/dad-ribs.jpg
tags: [bbq, pork, american, entree]
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# Dad Ribs

## Dry Rub & Rest

1. Remove the membrane from (2 full slabs)[St. Louis-style ribs].
2. Cut each slab in half.
3. Mix (30g)[salt], (15g)[black pepper], and (15g)[garlic powder] together.
4. Rub mixture generously over every surface of the ribs.
5. Refrigerate overnight, uncovered.

## Oven Roast

6. Preheat oven to 275°F.
7. Double-wrap the ribs in foil and set on a sheet pan.
8. Roast for 3 to 3.5 hours, until meat pulls back from the bones and shreds with effort — not falling off the bone.
9. Remove from oven and rest ribs 20 minutes, still packed tightly in the foil.

## BBQ Sauce

10. Grate (100g)[white onion].
11. Mince (15g)[garlic].
12. Heat a drizzle of ()[neutral oil] in a small saucepan over medium heat.
13. Add [white onion] and [garlic] and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
14. Stir in (250g)[ketchup], (100g)[molasses], (30g)[Worcestershire sauce], (20g)[hot sauce], (20g)[apple cider vinegar], (20g)[yellow mustard], (5g)[chili powder], and (1g)[cayenne].
15. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
16. Cook for 10 minutes, reducing sauce by about 25%.

## Grill & Glaze

17. Preheat grill to high and oil the grates with ()[oil].
18. Place ribs meat-side down and grill until charred.
19. Flip ribs so meat side is up and slather with BBQ sauce.
20. Close lid and cook 2 minutes.
21. Flip ribs so the sauced meat side is down against the grate, then sauce the bone side.
22. Grill until a light char forms on the meat side.
23. Flip again, sauce liberally, and grill 2 more minutes.
24. Repeat saucing 2–3 times total, allowing a few minutes between each coat for the glaze to lacquer up. Total grill time is around 8 minutes. Reduce to medium-high if your grill runs very hot.
25. Slice between the bones and serve.