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Dominican BBQ Ribs (Costillas al Barbecue)

Learn how to make delicious Dominican BBQ ribs. Sweet, tangy, tender, and a must-have for any Dominican cookout.
Dominican BBQ Ribs (Costillas al Barbecue)
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Dominican

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs spare ribs
  • 2 tbsp sofrito
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tsp adobo
  • ½ tsp sazón
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup barbeque sauce

Instructions
 

Grilling Method

  • Preheat grill to 350° F.
  • In a large bowl, combine ribs with sofrito, garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, adobo, sazón, salt, oregano, cumin, and brown sugar. Mix well to marinate and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Place ribs on grill, close the grillc and cook for 30-40 minutes. Flip ribs, close grill, and cook for another 30-40 minutes.
  • Once charred, place ribs in an aluminum tray, drizzle with barbeque sauce, and cover with foil. Return to grill and cook for 20-30 minutes at 300° F. Remove foil and let ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving. ¡Buen provecho!

Oven Method

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a large bowl, combine ribs with sofrito, garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, adobo, sazón, salt, oregano, cumin, and brown sugar. Mix well to marinate and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Place ribs on a baking dish and cover tightly with a sheet of aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5-3 hours, until ribs are tender.
  • Remove foil and raise oven temperature to 400° F. Brush ribs with barbeque sauce and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized and the ribs are browned. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving. ¡Buen provecho!
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