Big Daddy's BBQ Ribs

By Addie

There’s nothing left on the platter when Big E makes these for the guys at work. A hint of cinnamon lends a little sweetness to this manly favorite. —Eric Brzostek, East Islip, New York

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning
• 4 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving size pieces
• 3 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Rub over ribs; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Place ribs bone side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour; drain. Brush some of the barbecue sauce over ribs. Bake, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally with barbecue sauce. Yield: 8 servings.
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REVIEWS:

In my husbands words "Better than at the restaurant"

Delicious! The rub was excellent. I used a smoked paprika and my DH said they tasted like we had done them over the campfire!