Big Thunder BBQ Ribs

Submitted by Member 610488

"This recipe is a specialty of the Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue at Disneyland Park, Anaheim, California. This recipe can also be made using a barbecue grill. Cook first in the oven and then when it's time to add the BBQ sauce, finish on the grill."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups dry rub seasonings (Citrus Roundup BBQ Rub)
• 1 (4 lb) rack pork spareribs, trimmed of excess fat
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 cup barbecue sauce (recommend Bullseye)

• Citrus Roundup BBQ Rub Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon pepper
• 2 tablespoons seasoning salt
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 tablespoon cayenne pepper

directions

1. Combine all Citrus Roundup BBQ Rub ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
2. Sprinkle Citrus BBQ Rub on both sides of ribs, rubbing the meat to adhere. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place ribs in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet, and pour water into pan. Cover with foil and roast for 1 hour.
4. Remove the pan from oven and uncover. Pour off any excess water. Evenly coat top of ribs with barbecue sauce. Return pan to oven and roast for 30 minutes more.
5. Remove the pan from the oven and cover lightly with foil. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes.
6. Slice the ribs between each bone with a serrated knife. Serve immediately.