Texas-Style Dry Rub Pork Ribs
Tender, smoky pork ribs with a bold Texas dry rub—no sauce needed. Broiled until caramelized and fall-apart tender in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Remove the thin membrane from the underside by sliding a knife under it and peeling it away.
- 2
Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- 3
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, pressing gently so it adheres.
- 4
Arrange ribs bone-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan. Position rack 6 inches from the heat source.
- 5
Broil for 20 minutes. Flip and broil another 15–18 minutes until the edges are charred and meat pulls back from the bone.
- 6
Remove from the broiler and rest for 5 minutes. Slice between the bones and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- broiler pan
- foil
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- sharp knife
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