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Dry Rubbed Ribs With Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce

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Eva Amurri Martino taste-tests her Dry Rubbed Ribs With Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce

Summer can’t really be complete without a rib recipe, now can it? With Labor Day celebrations right around the corner– and tons of Barbecues in between– I thought I would share my favorite ribs recipe, that is really simple…and creates extra rub and sauce to use in the following week! You can even bring some of this rub as a hostess gift…it’s awesome on grilled chicken or even pork chops! 

Eva Amurri Martino's Dry Rubbed Ribs With Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce
Eva Amurri Martino's dry rub ribs before adding her Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce and throwing them in the broiler
Eva Amurri Martino paints her Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce onto her dry rub ribs

This barbecue sauce was inspired by the gorgeous stone fruit I’m seeing everywhere this time of year.  The juicy peaches, jewel-like cherries, and gorgeous plums spoke to me.  This BBQ sauce is tangy and sweet, with a great balance of flavors.  I love how you can taste the fruit in it!.

Eva Amurri Martino paints her Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce onto her dry rub ribs
Eva Amurri Martino's Dry Rubbed Ribs With Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce

I’m kind of a barbecue fanatic if I’m being honest.  When I was really little, my Mom and I lived in an apartment in New York City right around the corner from a barbecue joint.  We used to eat there pretty often, after my Mom would get off work.  Sometimes I would fall asleep eating ribs, with the sauce all over my face…just nodding off.  LOL.  Then, when I was in elementary school, we spent a stint in Memphis– and I got EDUCATED in barbecue.  It’s still one of my favorite things to eat, and I’m really picky about it. 

Eva Amurri Martino's Dry Rubbed Ribs With Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce

Dry Rubbed Ribs Recipe…

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Coleman’s Dry Mustard
  • 1 tsp cayenne

This is my first ribs recipe on HEA! There are a couple of different ways you can cook the actual ribs.  I prefer to make them in a slow cooker.  Apply rub generously all over the ribs, place into a covered dish and refrigerate from 2hrs-24hrs. After ribs have marinated, add them to your slow cooker with a cup of water, and cook on high for 4.5 hours.  Then, I paint on the barbecue sauce and broil them for about 6-7 minutes.  You can also grill them, obviously!

Eva Amurri Martino cuts her rack of ribs on a serving dish

Stone Fruit Barbecue Sauce Recipe…

  • 1 ripe peach, pitted and quartered
  • 2 ripe plums, pitted and quartered
  • 8 cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp salt

Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cover and turn down heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the fruits break down. Remove cover and simmer until thick (about 5/6 minutes more). Remove from heat. Purée the sauce in a blender (or in a food processor) until smooth. Cool to room temperature before serving. Stores in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Eva Amurri Martino cuts her rack of ribs on a serving dish
Eva Amurri Martino cuts her rack of ribs on a serving dish
Eva Amurri Martino cuts her rack of ribs on a serving dish

I hope you love these recipes, and I’d love to hear if you are a BBQ person or not in the comments below!

Eva Amurri Martino's Dry Rubbed Ribs With Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce
Eva Amurri Martino taste-tests her Dry Rubbed Ribs With Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce
Eva Amurri Martino taste-tests her Dry Rubbed Ribs With Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce
Eva Amurri Martino taste-tests her Dry Rubbed Ribs With Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce
Eva Amurri Martino's Dry Rubbed Ribs With Stone Fruit BBQ Sauce

Dry Rubbed Ribs Recipe

Summer can’t really be complete without a rib recipe, now can it? I thought I would share my favorite ribs recipe, that is really simple.
3.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 456 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Instructions
 

  • Apply rub generously all over the ribs.
  • Place into a covered dish and refrigerate for 2hrs-24hrs. (The longer the better!)
  • After ribs have marinated, add them to your slow cooker with a cup of water, and cook on high for 4.5 hours.
  • Paint on the barbecue sauce and broil them for about 6-7 minutes. (You can also grill them!)

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Dry Rubbed Ribs Recipe
Amount Per Serving (2 ribs)
Calories 456 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 1299mg56%
Potassium 434mg12%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 728IU15%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword BBQ, Ribs
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Stone Fruit Barbecue Sauce Recipe

This barbecue sauce was inspired by the gorgeous stone fruit I’m seeing everywhere this time of year.  The juicy peaches, jewel-like cherries, and gorgeous plums spoke to me.  This BBQ sauce is tangy and sweet, with a great balance of flavors.  I love how you can taste the fruit in it!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Marinade, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 201 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

Instructions
 

  • Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and turn down heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the fruits break down.
  • Remove cover and simmer until thick (about 5/6 minutes more).
  • Remove from heat. 
  • Purée the sauce in a blender (or in a food processor) until smooth.
  • Cool to room temperature before serving. 
  • Stores in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Stone Fruit Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving (4 oz)
Calories 201 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 809mg35%
Potassium 246mg7%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 46g51%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 236IU5%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword BBQ, Stone Fruit
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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3 Comments

  1. Jen says:

    What kind of ribs do you buy? I have tried the crockpot method before and they were so greasy. I’m thinking maybe I bought the wrong kind? These look amazing! I’d love to try again.

    08.08.19 Reply
  2. Becky says:

    5 stars
    Hi Eva! I have been looking for a rib recipe that will b delicious and Easy! …would like to know which tastes better, & you prefer, pork or beef ribs? ~ I have loved your cute kids pics in the last couple of weeks, they all look so happy, love the bonding ones especially…You are a good Mama!!

    07.08.20 Reply
    • Thanks becky! 🙂
      I prefer pork ribs myself xo

      07.09.20 Reply