Hello Lovelies

There is something rather OCD in my neurodivergent brain. I created my list of locations and recipe ideas, and now because I started in Michigan, I feel compelled to move alphabetically to the next location.

So today I will take you to Mississippi to make some barbecue. There’s nothing quite as tasty as southern barbecue and the taste is all in the dry rub.

My local grocery store only had boneless country-style ribs. If you are using bone-in ribs, add an extra hour onto your cooking time.

Mississippi-Style Boneless Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds country-style boneless pork ribs
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon coarse-ground black pepper
• 1/8 cup light brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce

Directions

1. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels, then lay them on a foil-lined baking sheet
2. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, black pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and thyme. Coat the ribs on all sides with the dry rub, then arrange in a single layer. Let sit at room temperature while the oven reaches temperature.
3. Preheat your oven to 250-degrees F and place one rack in the bottom third position and the other rack in the top third position, about 6 inches away from the broiler.
4. Cover the pan tightly with foil, then place on the bottom rack and bake until an inserted digital thermometer reads 195-degrees F and the ribs are tender, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
5. Carefully remove the ribs from the oven and set the oven to broil. Uncover the ribs and carefully drain and discard the cooking juices. Brush the BBQ sauce onto the ribs, turning to coat each rib completely.
6. Return the uncovered pan to the top rack and broil until the sauce thickens and the tops of the ribs begin to caramelize, about 2 minutes on each side. Watch closely, so the sauce doesn’t burn.
7. Remove from the oven, place the ribs on a serving platter.

Makes 4 servings.

Let’s be clear. This is not a low calorie meal, although it does have an adequate amount of protein. But these ribs melt in your mouth, and I dare you not to let an “Mmmm” escape your lips while you’re eating.

I served these ribs with mac and cheese, corn and of course corn bread. It was the perfect Sunday dinner to get us ready for the week.

Kristie