Sweet Ancho Spice Rub

Sweet Ancho Spice Rub

This is the season, isn’t it, if you haven’t already broken out the grill, to do it now? I * think* it’s finally safe, although this last week I had to get the winter jacket out as temperatures plummeted into the ’30s in the Twin Cities and Denver had snow. But if you are grilling for Memorial Day and doing ribs (or maybe a pork butt) think about this Sweet Ancho Spice Rub.

Sweet Ancho Spice Rub

Sweet Ancho Spice Rub

 

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Competition Barbecue Spare Ribs, Oven, Instant Pot or Smoked

Competition Barbecue Spare Ribs Smoked, Oven, Instant Pot

If there’s one thing I love every now and then, it’s a really good spare rib. A good bark, great flavor, juicy, tender and a NOT fall off the bone rib! See, ribs should have a sweet spot where they have a beautiful “bite” but don’t slide off the bone and slap you on the chin! These Competition Barbecue Spare Ribs deliver on all points.

Competition Barbecue Spare Ribs, Oven, Instant Pot or Smoked

Competition Barbecue Spare Ribs with Cheers Boston Baked Beans

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Sweet & Sour Country Style Ribs - Slow Cooker, Instant Pot or Oven

Sweet & Sour Country Style Ribs – Slow Cooker, Instant Pot or Oven

Hi, ya all. Are you getting ready for Ursa? The winter blizzard that’s already hit New Mexico, Colorado & Wyoming and is sweeping through the Midwest? Crazy. Well, here’s a great recipe to make and cook long and slow while you’re waiting out all that snow: Sweet & Sour Country Style Ribs. Of course, no need for a blizzard to make these. They’re super easy, absolutely delish and comfort food any time!

Sweet & Sour Country Style Ribs - Slow Cooker, Instant Pot or Oven

Sweet & Sour Country Style Ribs – Slow Cooker, Instant Pot or Oven

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Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs (Spare Ribs Too)

Does it seem you wait and wait and wait for Summer and all of a sudden it’s just too dang hot? And as we’ve all heard, “It’s not the heat it’s the humidity.” What exactly IS that supposed to mean, anyway? Don’t ever say that to me. I’ll be cranky when it’s too hot and give you a “look.” You know the kind of look I mean…the one that says “What in the H E double hockey sticks are you talking about?!” That’s when it’s too hot to cook, too hot to bbq, and you need Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs in your life. Or Spare Ribs. It doesn’t matter,  they’re both so good with this method.

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs (and Spare Ribs, too!)

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