Spice-Rubbed Ribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce

A glass of wine in one hand, the smell of meat on the grill, good company. Life doesn’t get any better than that. We also have these twinkly lights in our outside patio. Perfect for entertaining or romantic nights with the Hubs. Grilling season is my favorite time of the year. Sure, you can do it inside with a grill pan when it’s snowing outside, but it’s just not the same. Then, the smell stays inside the house.. ugh! No one wants that. Must take advantage of the weather while we can with Spice-Rubbed Ribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce.

This spice rub is so yummy and versatile. I make a big batch and store it in a sealable bag. You can add it to chicken or potatoes. On Spice-Rubbed Ribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce, though, it is off the hook delicious! It’s best to do this step overnight, or at least 6 hours. The longer it sits, the better. Don’t want to make your own? THIS ONE is pretty good too.

Here’s a BBQ Tip: Make little slashes to the meat with the edge of a sharp knife before you add the rub. The ribs will absorb the rub better.

For all the single ladies, if you want to find a man, go to a BBQ competition! Men. Men. Lots and lots of men. I’ve seriously considered entering a competition because, humbly speaking, my BBQ sauce is pretty darn good. Or, if you’re crunched for time, THIS is my favorite store-bought BBQ sauce. Just add chipotle.

Once Spice-Rubbed Ribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce are off the grill, you let them cool under a tent of foil paper. Then you add more BBQ sauce, and lastly, slice them up into individual slices of BBQ heaven. YUM!