Grilled Rib Shack BBQ Ribs with Spiced Apple Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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Tender pork ribs coated in smoky barbecue sauce grilled to perfection, served with a refreshing apple and cabbage slaw with warm spices. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs pork ribs, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 American cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 racks (about 3 lbs total) pork ribs
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 medium, julienned red apple
1 large, grated carrot
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp divided salt
1/2 tsp divided black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Rub 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly over 2 racks (3 lbs) pork ribs.
Step 2: Place ribs bone side down on grill, cook covered for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes and basting with 1 cup barbecue sauce during last 15 minutes until ribs are tender and glaze is sticky.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 3 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 julienned red apple, and 1 grated large carrot.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Pour dressing over slaw and toss until well coated.
Step 5: Remove ribs from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve ribs hot alongside the spiced apple slaw for a perfect balance of smoky and fresh flavors.