Butter Ribs

May 25, 2025
Butter Ribs - Olive Branch Oil & Spice

These ribs are rubbed with spices, cooked low and slow, and finished with butter and brown sugar. Seriously delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 rack spare ribs (about 3 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup Classic Dry Rub
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 stick butter, chopped

Instructions

  1. Remove the membrane from the ribs and cut into 3 rib portions.
  2. Rub the Classic Dry Rub all over the ribs and marinade for at least 2 hours (up to overnight).
  3. Heat grill or smoker to high. Grill the meat side of the ribs for about 5 minutes to sear. Turn down the grill to 200 degrees and flip the ribs to meat side up. Cook for 2 hours.
  4. Lay out 2 layers of foil and place butter and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Place the ribs meat side down in the foil and wrap tightly.
  5. Increase the heat to 225 degrees and cook for another 2 hours.
  6. Let cool, unwrap and enjoy the best ribs ever!

Takes 6 hours

Serves 4

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