Sweet Smoke Molasses BBQ Ribs

This Sweet Smoke Molasses BBQ recipe features tender, slow-cooked ribs infused with the rich flavors of molasses and hickory smoke. It’s perfect for a summer cookout or a cozy family dinner.

The recipe is straightforward, allowing you to achieve deliciously sticky and flavorful ribs with minimal effort. Serve these ribs with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

Delicious Slow-Cooked Molasses BBQ Ribs

These BBQ ribs are coated in a sweet and smoky molasses glaze that caramelizes beautifully during cooking. The recipe takes about 4 hours from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

• 2 racks of baby back ribs
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• Wood chips for smoking (hickory recommended)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim any excess fat. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
2. Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together molasses, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. Marinate the Ribs: Coat the ribs generously with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
4. Preheat the Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add hickory wood chips according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Smoke the Ribs: Place the ribs in the smoker and cook for about 3 hours, maintaining a consistent temperature. Baste the ribs with the marinade every hour.
6. Finish Cooking: After 3 hours, wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and return them to the smoker for an additional hour to tenderize.
7. Serve: Remove the ribs from the smoker, let them rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with extra sauce on the side.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours

• Servings: 4 servings
• Calories: 450kcal
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 35g