Best 10 Killer Sticky Ribs Rub And Sauce Recipes

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Craving fall-off-the-bone tender ribs smothered in a sticky, sweet, and tangy sauce? Look no further! This article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate "Killer Sticky Ribs Rub and Sauce" that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. We'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors, transforming ordinary ribs into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will be the star of your next backyard barbecue or family gathering.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

STICKY RIBS



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 3-pound slab baby back ribs
2 cups BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl (I did 30 grinds).
  • Place the ribs on a piece of foil large enough to fold over and seal, then place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the dry rub all over the top of the meaty side of the ribs. Wrap the foil around the ribs and seal tightly so that no juices can escape during baking. Bake until the meat is tender and can easily be pulled away from the bones with a fork, about 2 hours.
  • Heat the BBQ sauce in a small pan over medium heat until warm. Remove the ribs from the oven and open the foil pack. Remove the ribs from the foil and pour any juices that have accumulated into the BBQ sauce and mix to combine. Continue to simmer the sauce until thickened, about 7 minutes.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan for cooking at medium-high heat.
  • Slice the ribs into 1-bone pieces. Brush all over with the BBQ sauce. Place the ribs on the grill and cook until grill marks appear, a few minutes on each side. Brush with more BBQ sauce and remove from the heat, then serve with the remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

WARD WINNING RIBS (STICKY RIBS)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 9h50m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons seasoning salt (recommended: Lawry's)
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 rack baby back ribs, skinned
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce, or more to taste
1/8 cup honey, or more to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, seasoning salt, and pepper together. Rub brown sugar mixture on ribs, coating the entire rib, and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (the longer, the better).
  • Prepare a smoker, using charcoal; heat to 225 to 250 degrees F. When the coals have burned to ash, add wood chips, preferably apple wood chips. Place ribs in smoker and cook for 3 hours at 225 to 250 degrees F. Using a spray bottle, spray ribs with apple juice every 45 minutes. After 3 hours, remove ribs from smoker, wrap in aluminum foil, and return to the smoker to cook for 2 more hours.
  • After 2 more hours, open foil and brush your favorite BBQ sauce and honey over the ribs. Leave foil open and then cook for 30 more minutes. Remove ribs from smoker. When cool enough to handle, cut ribs in half. Drizzle a little more honey over top and serve.

DEEP-FRIED STICKY RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, baby back ribs, oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame seed, green onion

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons sriracha
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ rack baby back ribs
oil, for frying
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ cup honey
toasted sesame seed, to taste
green onion, thinly sliced, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, prepare marinade - mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, Sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and the ribs.
  • Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 275˚F (190˚C).
  • Bake ribs on a baking sheet for 30 minutes.
  • Make the sticky sauce in a saucepan by combining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil for frying to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Place ribs into the oil a few at a time and fry for 4 minutes, flipping them occasionally. Drain on a paper towel.
  • Toss fried ribs in the sticky sauce and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 55 grams

REALLY STICKY RIBS



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This simple marinade turns pork ribs into a sticky, barbecuey nibble and is a real hit with the kids

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

500g carton passata
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1kg small, lean pork ribs
3 tbsp honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. In a large bowl, mix together the passata, garlic, soy sauce, honey and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add the pork ribs to the bowl and mix well to coat evenly. Lay the ribs and all the sauce into a large, shallow roasting tin. Cover with foil and bake for 35 mins.
  • Remove foil from tray and bake the ribs for a further 45-60 mins, turning them a couple of times, until sticky and almost all of the sauce has disappeared. To make ahead, cook or half-cook the ribs the night before and keep in the fridge until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.21 milligram of sodium

BARBECUED STICKY RIBS



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If you're really hungry, there's nothing like a rack of these ribs! They're a great summertime treat, but our family also traditionally enjoys them with side dishes of coleslaw and beans during the football games on New Year's Day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3-1/2 to 4-1/2 pounds pork spareribs (2 racks)
SAUCE:
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub onto both sides of ribs. Place in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes; drain. Combine sauce ingredients; pour over ribs. Bake 50-60 minutes longer or until meat is tender, basting occasionally. Cut into serving-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

STICKY SPICY RIBS



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Categories     Garlic     Ginger     Onion     Pork     Bake     Marinate     Vinegar     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For ribs
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons paprika (not hot)
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (2-lb) racks baby back ribs
For sauce
1 1/2 cups chopped onion (from 1 large)
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together brown sugar, salt, and spices in a small bowl.
  • Line a 17- by 12- by 1-inch heavy-duty baking pan with a double layer of foil, then oil foil.
  • Pat ribs dry and arrange in baking pan. Rub ribs all over with spice mixture and marinate, meaty sides up, covered and chilled, 2 1/2 hours.
  • Bring ribs to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cover pan tightly with foil; bake 1 1/4 hours. Remove foil.
  • Make sauce while ribs bake:
  • Cook onion, garlic, and ginger in oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Purée sauce in 2 or 3 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Set aside 1 cup sauce for serving with ribs.
  • Grill ribs:
  • Prepare grill for cooking over indirect heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedureepi:recipelink.
  • To cook ribs using a charcoal grill: Lightly oil grill rack, then transfer ribs to area of rack with no coals underneath, reserving pan juices, and cook, covered with lid, basting generously with pan juices and sauce and turning over and rotating ribs every 10 minutes (keep ribs over indirect heat), until tender and browned, 30 to 40 minutes total. Transfer ribs to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before cutting into individual ribs.
  • To cook ribs using a gas grill: Lightly oil grill rack, then transfer ribs to rack above shut-off burner, reserving pan juices. Grill, covered with lid, basting generously with pan juices and sauce and turning over and rotating ribs every 10 minutes (keep ribs over shut-off burner), until ribs are tender and browned, 30 to 40 minutes total. Transfer ribs to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before cutting into individual ribs.

KILLER STICKY RIBS, RUB AND SAUCE



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The amounts for the rub make enough for 4 racks of ribs, but I use only as much as I need for ribs and use the rest on pork chops or chicken to be grilled. This is a bunch of recipes combined and tweaked over time. I use the same method of cooking as Cook's Illustrated, but have combined a rub and sauce that allow for great flavor and a sticky, without being too sweet, rub and sauce.

Provided by NewNerdMom

Categories     Pork

Time 4h40m

Yield 4 ribs, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1/3 cup paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons celery salt
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1/4-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients for the rub in a plastic bag or tightly lidded container. Be sure there are no clumps of brown sugar and that spices are well distributed and combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the rub for the sauce. (If only using enough rub for fewer than 4 racks of ribs, separate amount of rub you will need so as not to contaminate what is left over. You may store additional rub mixture in a sealed container or zip top bag for further use - it works very well on pork chops or chicken.).
  • Remove membrane from the underside of ribs. This can be easily done by using a paring knife to loosen one edge of the membrane and then, using paper towel to grab the membrane, pull it off. Rinse off ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Apply remaining rub on both sides of ribs. Wrap the ribs plastic or use an extra large food grade zip top bag. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours or at least 3 hours.
  • 30 minutes before being ready to put ribs on grill, remove them from refrigerator and allow them to come closer to room temperature. On a gas grill set flame so that the temperature with the grill lid closed is 200-250°F Place water in a small aluminum pan (I use a loaf pan) on one side of the grill. This will allow a moist heat to penetrate the meat and allow for more moistness. Don't allow the water to evaporate completely. If you can use wood chips to smoke the meat with your grill, this is the time to get the chips smoking.
  • Place ribs on the grill bone side down and leave them on the grill for 1½ to 3 hours at this temperature (depending upon how much time you have and how tender you want the meat). I try to turn the ribs about every 30-40 minutes. It will be necessary to turn the ribs at least once. This is actually something that you need to see when it's time to do. Check your ribs periodically to be sure that they are not getting charred and that your grill is not too hot. Depending upon your grill, you may have to turn the ribs more often to avoid hot spots or flame ups. If you haven't already done so, at about the 2 hour point, you'll need to turn the ribs over. Allow them an additional 1 1/2 - 2 hours on the grill depending upon your time schedule. The more time they are done low and slow, the more tender they will become.
  • (If you can't or don't want to grill the ribs, heat oven to 250°F Place ribs on a wire rack on top of a jelly roll pan. Place water in the bottom of the pan so that it does not come up to the rack. Use foil to tightly wrap the entire pan. Bake in oven for 3-4 hours.).
  • While grilling the ribs, mix all ingredients for the sauce in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan. Add 2 tablespoons of reserved spices and add to the sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • If you prefer, mop the some of the sauce onto the ribs in the last 10 minutes of grilling. Leave the rest of the sauce so that guests can add their own sauce according to their tastes.
  • Upon removing ribs from the grill, cut them into smaller sections or individual ribs (usually they're ready to fall apart). Serve immediately to a very happy crowd.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1082.5, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 32.2, Protein 2

EASY GRILLED STICKY RIBS



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I'm showing you my favorite way to grill ribs, which of course, is not the same as barbecued ribs. Those are cooked low and slow in a smoker and served as-is, with BBQ sauce on the side. Whereas, these are cooked first, then sliced, and then each rib is glazed with our beautiful sticky sauce on the grill.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     BBQ & Grilled Pork Ribs

Time 5h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons kosher salt
4 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 racks baby back pork ribs
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for dry rub together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Line a large sheet pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place rack of ribs on the prepared pan, bone side down. Poke all over with a sharp knife. Make shallow slits across at an angle, and then repeat the opposite way; this allows the dry rub to penetrate. Coat on both sides with rub; flip back over, ensuring the bone side is down. Wrap tightly with foil.
  • Transfer to the center of the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
  • Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are very ashy and hot.
  • Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, and brush off excess fat. Slice between the bones to separate each rib.
  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and cayenne with a spoon in a bowl for glaze.
  • Place ribs on the preheated grill and cook for 2 minutes; flip and brush over glaze. Flip and repeat process until ribs are as caramelized as you prefer, about 10 minutes more.
  • Remove to a plate and brush over one more application of glaze. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 255.2 mg, Fat 59.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 66 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 2892 mg

YUMMY STICKY BEEF RIBS



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These are tasty and a little sticky, but sticky is good when it comes to ribs.

Provided by Dmikmik

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large celery rib, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup dark brown sugar
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
salt to taste
3 pounds rack of beef back rib, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Cook and stir celery, carrot, and onion in the hot oil until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add jalapeno peppers and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir chicken stock, ketchup, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, and mustard into the vegetable mixture; cook until reduced to about 3 cups, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Season the sauce with salt.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill the ribs over moderate heat, turning regularly, until crusty and sizzling, about 10 minutes. Brush generously with the barbecue sauce and grill, turning, until deeply glazed, about 5 minutes longer. Serve the ribs with remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1005.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 167.2 mg, Fat 80.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 32.3 g, Sodium 936.6 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

MARNA'S KILLER RIB RUB



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Make and share this Marna's Killer Rib Rub recipe from Food.com.

Provided by marna

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4-1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cayenne (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground dried arbol chile peppers
rib, of your liking

Steps:

  • mix all ingredients into a ziplock bag rub generously to pork ribs (you may want to use gloves as paprika will stain your hands for the rest of the day!)
  • to bake in oven put on broiler pan, meat side down at 250 degrees for 2 hours, then put in foil with apple and grape juice for another 2 hours. We Traeger smoker our pork spareribs for 2 hours meat side up, then put into heavy duty foil packs with 1/2 cup each of apple juice and grape juice meat side down for 2-3 hours (until cooming off the bone).
  • Take back out and sauce'em if you like!

Tips:

  • For a more intense flavor, marinate the ribs for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the ribs, you can still make this recipe. Just be sure to cook them for a longer period of time, until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • When cooking the ribs, be sure to keep them moist by basting them with the sauce every 30 minutes or so.
  • If you don't have a smoker, you can also cook the ribs in the oven. Just preheat the oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the ribs for 2-3 hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or baked beans.

Conclusion:

This sticky ribs recipe is a surefire way to impress your friends and family. The combination of the sweet and spicy rub and the tangy sauce creates a flavor that is out of this world. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make rib recipe, be sure to give this one a try.

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