Butter Ribs

These ribs are rubbed with spices, cooked low and slow, and finished with butter and brown sugar. Seriously delicious and my husband claims - the best ribs ever!

Ingredients

• 1 slab spare ribs (about 3 pounds)

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• 2 teaspoons cayenne

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon allspice

• 1 teaspoon sumac

• 1 teaspoon aleppo chili flakes

• 1/2 stick butter, chopped

Instructions

1. Remove the membrane from the ribs and cut into 3 rib portions.

2. In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, allspice, sumac, and chili flakes.

3. Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs and marinade for at least 2 hours (up to overnight).

4. Heat grill to high. Grill the meat side of the ribs for about 5 minutes to sear. Turn down the grill to 200 degrees and flip the ribs to meat side up. Cook for 2 hours.

5. Lay out 2 layers of foil and place butter and remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar. Place the ribs meat side down in the foil and wrap tightly.

6. Increase the heat to 225 degrees and cook for another 2 hours.

7. Let cool, unwrap and enjoy the best ribs ever!

Takes 6 hours

Serves 4