Grilled Spiced Barbecue Pork Ribs with Tangy Alabama White Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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Tender pork ribs marinated with smoky spices and grilled to perfection, served with a tangy and creamy Alabama white barbecue sauce. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs pork ribs, smoked paprika, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 15 min Cook: 120 min Serves 4 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork ribs
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp horseradish
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F). In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over 3 lbs pork ribs, coating both sides well.
Step 2: Place the ribs on the grill over indirect heat and cook covered for about 1.5 to 2 hours, turning every 30 minutes, until meat is tender and pulls back from the bones.
Step 3: While ribs cook, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp horseradish, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp hot sauce in a bowl until smooth and tangy.
Step 4: Remove ribs from grill and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve ribs brushed generously with Alabama white sauce for a creamy, tangy finish.