The Secret to St. Louis Ribs: Oven-Slow-Cook, Then Broil for That Sticky BBQ Lacquer

Brian Lagerstrom walks through his foolproof method for fall-off (but not too far off) the bone St. Louis-style ribs — slow-cooked in foil at 275°F, then broiled or grilled with a homemade molasses-ketchup BBQ sauce for a caramelized crust. Includes a homemade BBQ sauce recipe and a quick sweet vinegar slaw to cut through the richness.

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🧾 Ingredients

  • 12 full slabs St. Louis-style pork ribs
  • 21 tbsp salt
  • 31 tbsp chili powder
  • 41 tsp garlic powder
  • 51 tbsp black pepper
  • 61/2 large or 1 small red onion (grated)
  • 71 clove garlic
  • 8250g (1 cup) ketchup
  • 9100g (5 tbsp) molasses
  • 1030g (2 tbsp) apple cider vinegar
  • 1130g (2 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1220g (2 tsp) hot sauce
  • 137g (1.5 tsp) chili powder
  • 141g (1/2 tsp) chili flake
  • 1520g (2 tbsp) yellow mustard
  • 1635g (2 tbsp) neutral oil
  • 17500g green cabbage
  • 18100g carrot
  • 19150g red onion
  • 2030g salt
  • 2125g sugar
  • 22200g apple cider vinegar
  • 23100g sugar
  • 24pinch of chili flake
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