Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Mix salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for dry rub together in a small bowl. Set aside.

3 . Stage

Line a large sheet pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place rack of ribs on the prepared pan, bone side down. Poke all over with a sharp knife. Make shallow slits across at an angle, and then repeat the opposite way; this allows the dry rub to penetrate. Coat on both sides with rub; flip back over, ensuring the bone side is down. Wrap tightly with foil.

4 . Stage

Transfer to the center of the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 2 hours, up to overnight.

5 . Stage

Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are very ashy and hot.

6 . Stage

Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, and brush off excess fat. Slice between the bones to separate each rib.

7 . Stage

Combine ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and cayenne with a spoon in a bowl for glaze.

8 . Stage

Place ribs on the preheated grill and cook for 2 minutes; flip and brush over glaze. Flip and repeat process until ribs are as caramelized as you prefer, about 10 minutes more.

9 . Stage

Remove to a plate and brush over one more application of glaze. Serve. Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs. Chef John