Nothing says Father’s Day BBQ like racks of tender, flavor‑packed ribs sizzling on the smoker. From sweet‑and‑spicy sauces to bold dry rubs, the ways to honor Dad with great barbecue are endless. The secret to mastering rib perfection is keeping it simple. A classic sweet BBQ rub and a fruity, tangy sauce are all you need to make Dad’s day. Smoked low and slow, these ribs with huckleberry BBQ sauce are a Father’s Day feast that’s hard to beat.

Recipe by Maciek Zurawski, courtesy of https://grillinwithdad.com/

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Ribs with Huckleberry Sauce

Prep Time:10 minutes

Cook Time:3 hours

Servings: 4 People

Rib Ingredients

• 2 slabs of Baby Back Ribs
• 1/4 cup Dad's Sweet BBQ Rub
• 1 stick Unsalted Butter
• 4 tbsp Brown Sugar

Huckleberry Sauce Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Ketchup
• 1/4 cup Molasses
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 tbsp Dad's All Purpose Rub
• 1/2 cup Huckleberry jam or preserves
• 1/4 cup Fresh Huckleberries or Blueberries (optional)

Instructions 

1. Pat the ribs dry and trim any loose fatty ends. Season all sides of the ribs with Dad's Sweet BBQ Rub.
2. Preheat the grill to 250 degrees and set for indirect heat.  First, set the seasoned ribs directly on the grates and let them smoke for 3 hours.
3. On a long sheet of foil, add 3 tbsp of butter, brown sugar, and 1 tbsp of Dad's Sweet BBQ Rub along the length of the slab.  Next, place the rib meat side down and repeat the application on the top. 
4. Place the wrapped ribs back on the grill until they are nice and tender. The target internal temperature should be 200 degrees.

For the BBQ sauce:

1. In a saucepan, add ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, huckleberry preserve or jam, fresh huckleberries (optional), Worcestershire sauce, and Dad's All Purpose Rub.  Mix it all, simmering over low heat until the sauce thickens.
2. Sauce up the ribs at the very end and put them back on the grill for the final 10 minutes or until the sauce is nice and tacky.