Country Pork Ribs

By adriennehannis

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 3 to 4 pounds thick-cut country-style pork ribs
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

To make dry rub:
In a small bowl combine the paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme. (You can substitute a pre-made spicy rub.) Apply the rub generously to all sides of the ribs, and let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.

To make mop sauce:
Combine vinegar, butter, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper in a saucepan and heat on stove until butter is melted.

Prepare grill for indirect heating at no more than 275-300, or place ribs on a roasting rack in the oven at the same temperature. Cook the rubs until the internal temperature registers 160 degrees, at least 2 hours. Baste the ribs every 20 minutes with the mop sauce. Once the ribs are cooked, apply your favorite BBQ sauce and cook another 5 minutes.