Go Back

July 4th Ribs Fall Off The Bone

Tender and flavorful ribs that fall off the bone, perfect for your July 4th celebration.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 2 lbs Pork Ribs Baby back or spare ribs
Dry Rub
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional for heat
BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Your favorite brand

Method
 

Prepare the Ribs
  1. Preheat your grill to 225°F (107°C).
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor and tenderness.
  3. Mix all dry rub ingredients in a bowl and generously coat the ribs with the mixture.
Cook the Ribs
  1. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on the grill.
  2. Cook for 4-5 hours, maintaining a consistent temperature.
  3. After 4 hours, check for tenderness; they should be tender and pull away from the bone.
Finish with BBQ Sauce
  1. Unwrap the ribs and brush with BBQ sauce.
  2. Increase the grill temperature to 350°F (177°C) and cook for an additional 30 minutes, basting with more sauce halfway through.
  3. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the ribs overnight with the dry rub.