Grilled St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Sweet and Tangy BBQ Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Smoky grilled pork ribs finished with a homemade sweet and tangy BBQ sauce inspired by classic St. Louis flavors. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs pork spare ribs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, 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: 180 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 racks (about 4 lbs total) pork spare ribs
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp paprika
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot sauce
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to 275°F indirect heat for slow cooking. Meanwhile, mix 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 2 tbsp paprika, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp onion powder in a bowl.
Step 2: Remove membrane from back of 2 racks pork spare ribs, then rub 2 tbsp olive oil all over ribs and evenly coat with the dry rub mixture.
Step 3: Place ribs on the grill away from direct flame, cover, and cook for 2.5 to 3 hours until meat is tender and begins to pull away from bones.
Step 4: While ribs cook, combine 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup molasses, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp hot sauce in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: During the last 30 minutes of grilling, brush ribs generously with BBQ glaze every 10 minutes, allowing sauce to caramelize.
Step 6: Remove ribs from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing between bones and serving.