Damon’s Favorite BBQ Ribs

The following “Chew This!” column has been reprinted from “The Courier-Times”, Saturday, July 20th 2019 edition. By: Blaise Doubman

Damon’s Favorite BBQ Ribs
Blaise Doubman

This column and recipe is dedicated to my brother, Damon! We haven’t, admittingly, always been really close over the years, but within the last few years I think our relationship has changed for the better. I have learned that he is his own person, who can make his own decisions and doesn’t always need me to make those decisions for him. Ha! Sounds like your typical brother relationship. Yes, there was awhile there when I felt the need to try and control and make every decision for him. Hence the relationship strain. But once I realized, and I really always knew, that he was a talented, smart person, I knew he would be OK. He knows that I will always, no matter what, be there for him, no matter what he needs, and that is all that really matters. I can’t even begin to share with you the stories we share and laugh about, growing up together in a small town filled with family. Green rocks from neighbors, video game filled afternoons with Sonya and Katana, pool fights, bike rides, Harriet the Spy, Mario’s hard shelled enemies, moon shoes, bus rides, car rides, hiding in connecting closets, grilled cheese sandwiches, back to school shopping with Grandma and Grandpa and so many more memories that I will cherish forever. Plus, memories and stories, we are still making today. I am lucky to have Damon for my brother and love him very much. Shout out to Damon for putting up with me for so many years! I am sure he deserves some type of award for sure! Ha!

Growing up my brother, Damon, was a very picky eater. Not much has really changed, although his tastes have expanded in certain categories. BBQ ribs for an example. His love for them started with my Dad, Jamie, and my Grandpa Max, ordering them at Grindstone Charlies. Damon’s first bite of BBQ ribs can be described as love at first bite. Ha! He has loved them ever since. I think he was about 8 when this love began and has continued all these years. I can still remember him eating them, making a mess and using those little square wet wipes to clean up. Somewhere there is a picture of this that I need to find! It was the funniest thing. Over the years I have watched him grow and change but his lover for bbq and ribs have never faltered. When developing bbq style recipes he is my “go-to” taste tester and always helps me improve or change the recipe in ways I hadn’t thought of before. Same thing with this recipe I am sharing here with everyone today. It is one of his favorite meals! I highly recommend this recipe! Try it, and as usual, send me a message or email and let me know your thoughts!

Damon’s Favorite BBQ Ribs

You can substitute the boneless ribs, for bone-in ribs if you desire.

3-4 pounds boneless ribs
2 cups favorite bbq sauce
¼ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Start by lining your slow cooker with a slow cooker liner.

Place in the boneless ribs.

In a large bowl combine the bbq sauce, lightly packed light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and black pepper. Pour evenly over the ribs and spread evenly.

Place on the lid and cook on low for 8 hours.

Carefully remove the ribs onto a serving platter. Top with additional bbq sauce, a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of black pepper before serving. Serve these hot!

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