Description

These Smoky Maple BBQ Bacon Ribs are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a tangy glaze that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for summer grilling!

Ingredients

Scale

2 racks of baby back ribs

1 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons smoked paprika

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

2. 1. Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 300°F).

3. 2. In a bowl, mix together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.

4. 3. Place the ribs on a large piece of foil and brush generously with the glaze mixture.

5. 4. Wrap the ribs tightly in the foil and place on the grill. Cook for 2 hours.

6. 5. After 2 hours, carefully unwrap the foil and brush the ribs with more glaze.

7. 6. Cook the ribs on the grill uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to create a nice caramelized crust.

8. 7. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the ribs.

9. 8. Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

10. 9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra glaze on the side.

11.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to the glaze.

These ribs can also be cooked in the oven at 300°F for the same amount of time.

Make sure to keep an eye on the ribs to prevent burning during the last grilling stage.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 rib
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: ribs, BBQ, grilling, smoked, maple