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Cranberry BBQ Saucy Ribs

Cranberry BBQ Saucy Ribs will have your eaters raving over your skills. You don't have to tell how easy it was. Perfect for the holidays or anytime you want to liven things up.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 racks uncooked ribs Baby Back or St. Louis both work well
Dry Rub:
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1½ tsp paprika
  • 1 TB kosher salt
  • 1½ TB freshly ground black pepepr
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
Sauce:
  • 9 oz your favorite honey BBQ sauce I used Sweet Baby Ray's
  • ¼ cupcranberry sauce
  • 1-2 TB liquid smoke depending on desired level of smoky flavor

Instructions

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  1. Dry the racks of ribs with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, make a slit down the middle of the rib membranes (thin layer of skin on bottom sides.) Carefully pull and remove the membranes.
  2. In a bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients and whisk to combine well. Pat and press dry rub onto both sides of rib racks. Tightly wrap each rack of ribs in foil, individually. Place in a single layer on a large baking sheet and let sit in fridge overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 300F. Bake foil-wrapped ribs, on baking sheet, for 2 hours.
  4. Remove ribs, let cool enough to handle, and remove foil. Discard juices. Combine BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, and desired amount of liquid smoke. Brush ribs generously with sauce. Broil for 5 minutes or just until tops are nicely browned. Watch carefully. (Alternatively, you can grill for 5-10 minutes per side, in lieu of broiling.) Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • If this is your only main dish, it will serve closer to 6 adults.
  • Try serving these ribs with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes or Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 1.6g (3%) Fat 0.7g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Cholesterol 4.5mg (2%) Sodium 328.4mg (14%) Fiber 0.7g (3%) Sugar 22.7g (45%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 1.6g 3%
Fat 0.7g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Cholesterol 4.5mg 2%
Sodium 328.4mg 14%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Sugar 22.7g 45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.