How to Make Blackberry BBQ Ribs Recipe

Blackberry BBQ Ribs

1. Preparing the Ribs

• Pat the ribs dry on both sides with paper towels.
• In a large pan or dish, combine the juice of 2 oranges and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar.
• Place the ribs in the dish and let them marinate for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

2. Preparing the BBQ Rub

• In a bowl, mix:
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Mix well, and set aside 2 tablespoons of the rub to use later in the sauce.

3. Baking

• Preheat your oven to 275°F.
• Place the marinated ribs onto a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Cover the ribs generously with the homemade BBQ rub.
• Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours.

4. Preparing the Blackberry BBQ Sauce

• Combine 12 ounces of blackberries and 1/2 cup of water in a pot. Simmer over medium-high heat while mashing with a potato masher.
• Simmer for 10 minutes, then pour the mixture through a strainer to remove seeds, pressing down to extract all the juice.
• In a clean saucepan, combine:
  • The prepared blackberry juice
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • The 2 tablespoons of BBQ rub set aside earlier
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
  • 1/2 tablespoon molasses
• Simmer over medium heat for 20-30 minutes until thickened.

5. Finishing the Ribs

• After the ribs have baked, uncover them and brush with the prepared blackberry BBQ sauce.
• Place the ribs under the broiler for 2 minutes to caramelize the sauce.