Copycat Celebrity Smoky BBQ Carnival Ribs
Find the ultimate copycat recipe for celebrity smoky BBQ carnival ribs that captures the essence of a lively street-food experience at home. This advanced dish is sure to impress your guests with its tender meat and rich, flavorful sauce.
Allergens
Wheat (due to Worcestershire sauce)
Ingredients
- 6 pounds pork spare ribs, cut into individual ribs
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, yellow mustard, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Submerge the ribs in the marinade, ensuring they are fully covered. Cover and refrigerate for 4 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat (about 350°F/175°C). Remove the ribs from the marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Grill the ribs over indirect heat, with the lid on, for 2 hours or until tender and cooked through. Baste with additional sauce every 20 minutes.
- Once cooked, increase the grill temperature to high heat (about 450°F/230°C) and sear the ribs directly over the flames for an additional 2 3 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and glossy.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Chef’s Insight
The key to perfect BBQ ribs is patience - let them marinate long enough and cook slowly over indirect heat to achieve that tender, fall-off-the-bone texture.
Notes
Serve with coleslaw and cornbread for a complete carnival feast.