Finger-Lickin’ Good Pork Ribs for Your Next Picnic
When it comes to picnic food, you can’t go wrong with tender and juicy pork ribs that are perfect at room temperature or even cold. And the best part? You don’t need any utensils, just plenty of napkins!
Planning Ahead is Key
To make these mouth-watering ribs, you’ll need to plan ahead. The marinade requires at least 12 hours to work its magic, so be sure to factor that into your schedule.
A Recipe for Success
This easy recipe yields 4 to 6 servings and takes approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes to prepare, plus the marinating time. With just 8 ingredients, you’ll be on your way to a delicious and stress-free picnic.
The Magic Ingredients
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup finely grated lemon zest (from about 4 medium lemons)
- 6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 full racks baby back pork ribs (about 5 to 6 pounds)
Let the Marinating Begin
In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients except the ribs. Set the marinade aside and prepare a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the ribs on the baking sheet, bone-side up, and coat with half of the marinade. Flip the ribs and coat with the remaining marinade. Cover tightly with more aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
The Final Countdown
The next day, heat your oven to 325°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes. Bake covered for 1 hour, then uncover and continue baking until the ribs are knife-tender, about 1 hour more.
With these easy steps, you’ll be enjoying finger-lickin’ good pork ribs at your next picnic!
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