Bubble’s Q Old‑Fashioned Family Grilled Ribs

🍖 Bubble’s Q Old‑Fashioned Family Grilled Ribs

Made the way our Southern families have done it for generations — slow, simple, and full of love.

🧺 Ingredients

  • 2 racks pork spare ribs or baby backs
  • 1 cup of Bubble’s BBQ Sauce
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Optional: a splash of Red Hot for a little fire

🔥 Step 1: Prep the Ribs (The Old‑School Way)

  1. Flip the ribs over and remove the thin silver membrane from the back.
  2. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and onion powder.
  4. Rub generously on both sides — don’t be shy.
  5. Let the ribs rest for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor).

🍯 Step 2: Make the Mop Sauce

This is the part every Southern family swears by.

In a small bowl, whisk together:

  • ½ cup Original Coastal Blend
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

This keeps the ribs moist and adds layers of flavor as they cook.

🔥 Step 3: Grill Low & Slow

  1. Heat your grill to 275–300°F, indirect heat.
  2. Place ribs bone‑side down, away from the flame.
  3. Close the lid and let them cook for 2 to 2½ hours, mopping every 30 minutes.
  4. Don’t rush — slow cooking is the secret to tender ribs.

🍖 Step 4: Sauce & Sear

  1. When the ribs are tender and the bones wiggle slightly, brush on a generous layer of Original Coastal Blend.
  2. Move ribs over direct heat for 5–7 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  3. If you want heat, brush a thin layer of Spicy Tide Heat during the last minute.

🌽 Step 5: Rest & Serve

Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve with extra sauce on the side — because everyone always asks for more.

❤️ Remember:

“Good ribs aren’t rushed. Let the fire do the work, and let the sauce shine.”