Baby Back Barbecue Ribs
2 sheets Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
{ 18 x 24 ~ inches each or size to fit ribs }
4 pounds baby back pork ribs
1 Tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 Tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 cup water
2 cups hickory barbecue sauce
Preheat grill to medium OR oven to 450°F. Serves 6 to 8.
Center half of ribs in single layer on each sheet of Heavy Duty Aluminum
Foil. Combine brown sugar and seasonings; rub over ribs, turning to coat
evenly.
Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and one end to seal packet. Through
open end, add 1/4 cup water. Double fold remaining end, leaving room for
heat circulation inside. Repeat to make two packets.
TO GRILL:
Place rib packets in the covered of the grill and grill 45 to 60 minutes.
Remove foil; place ribs on grill, brush ribs with more barbecue sauce.
Continue grilling for 10 to 15 minutes, brushing with sauce and
turning every 5 minutes.
TO BAKE:
Place rib packets on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven 45 to 60 minutes.
Remove foil; place ribs on a broiler pan. Brush ribs with barbecue sauce.
Broil 4 to 5 inches from the broiler, 10 to 15 minutes, brushing with sauce
and turning every 5 minutes.
KITCHEN TIP:
Three or four ice cubes may be substituted for the water in each packet of
ribs, if desired.
