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2 racks baby back ribs with blackberry bbq sauce.
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Blackberry BBQ Ribs

For weekend cookouts and special occasions, we almost always choose baby back ribs. We've tried many methods and while all are delicious, the Fall Off the Bone method is our favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Ribs
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baby back ribs, blackberry glaze for ribs, blackberry ribs, smoked baby back ribs in foil
Servings: 4 Racks Ribs
Calories: 416kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

Blackberry BBQ Sauce

  • 10 ounces blackberry all fruit
  • ½ cup V8 Juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika

Ribs

  • 4 racks baby back ribs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the blackberry bbq sauce by combining blackberry all fruit, V8 juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic and smoked paprika in a saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking until well combined. Bring to a low boil and lower to simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Sauce will thicken when it cools. Cover and refrigerate if making ahead.
  • Remove ribs from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the membrane from the bone- side of the ribs if desired. We usually leave it on, it's optional.
  • Brush or spray a light coating of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare a grill fire or off set smoker to 275° using hickory, oak or pecan for smoke flavor.
  • Place ribs onto the smoker and cook with the lid closed for 1 hour.
  • Remove ribs from the grill and place on a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • Brush with a heavy coating of blackberry bbq sauce.
  • Fold the foil around the ribs and return to the smoker, pellet grill or oven for 1 ½ - 2 hours until ribs reach 205° - 210° using a digital meat thermometer.
  • Remove from smoker and carefully open the foil, it will steam. Rest for 20 minutes.
  • Brush with additional sauce if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover bbq sauce in an airtight jar in the refrigerator up to 1 month.
Store leftover ribs wrapped in plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat ribs on a baking sheet covered with foil at 350°. Bake for 8- 10 minutes or until heated through. Ribs can be reheated on the stovetop in a covered pan over medium heat, turning after a few minutes to heat from both sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 595mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g