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st. louis ribs with a dry rub recipe

how to make St. Louis-style Ribs with a (sugar-free) dry rub

Make the best St. Louis ribs with this easy sugar-free dry rub recipe. A flavorful blend of simple pantry spices perfect for grilling, smoking, or baking your ribs.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 370kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper - fresh cracked, suggested
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 rack St. Louis-Style Spareribs

Instructions

  • About one hour before you plan to start grilling, make the rub: In a bowl, combine all dry spices. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Remove the thin membrane attached to the underside of the ribs. Sprinkle both sides ribs with the rub. Set aside at room temperature for one hour.
  • Preheat the grill for indirect cooking at 250 to 300 degrees F.
  • Place the ribs, meaty side down, over a drip pan, close the grill, and cook for 2 hours.
  • Remove ribs from the grill. Double-wrap rack of ribs in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook until very tender, 2½ to 3 hours more.
  • Remove from grill, and allow to cool. Cut into slabs of 3-4 and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g
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