Got a backyard BBQ coming up? Maybe you’re planning a Mardi Gras? These succulent Cajun Style BBQ Ribs are the perfect thing to make ahead for your upcoming party
Preheat oven to 250° F (160° C). With your fingers remove the thin fibrous membrane along the bony side of the ribs if your butcher did not already do so. Rub the ribs all over with cajun seasoning. Coat evenly, tightly wrap the ribs with foil (shiny side out) and place in a large roasting pan or baking sheet.
Place ribs in the oven and bake for 2 hours or until fork-tender. Remove from the oven and allow to rest and cool. Drain any excess fat. The rib sauce can be prepared while the ribs are in the oven. Place ribs in the refrigerator for up to 2 days if you're making ahead of time for an event. Continue following the directions otherwise.
MAKING THE RIB SAUCE
Add the butter and the onions to a medium saucepan on medium heat. Saute onions until just about translucent. If the onions start to brown at any point lower the heat. Add the garlic, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, and black pepper. Whisk to combine and taste and season with salt if needed. Simmer for 5 minutes and then remove from heat. If making ahead of time, cool and then store in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
FINISHING THE RIBS
Baking Method:Preheat (or raise) the oven heat to 350° F. Baste the ribs on both sides with BBQ Sauce and place it on a baking sheet bone-side down with the foil open. Bake for 10 minutes and then baste the meaty side of the ribs with more BBQ sauce. Repeat every 10 minutes. After 50 minutes of total cooking time remove from the oven and serve.
Grilling Method: Heat your grill and place the ribs, bone side down on the grill, baste with BBQ sauce and grill for 3 minutes. Flip the ribs over to the other side, baste with more BBQ sauce and grill another 3 minutes. Repeating the basting process on both sides for a total of about 12 minutes. The ribs should reach 165°F in the center when they're done and the meat should easily fall off the bone but not be burnt.
HOW TO SERVE
When finished cooking, slice the rib racks into 1 or 2 rib portions and serve with a side of warmed BBQ sauce. Enjoy!