This Rum and Mustard BBQ Pork Ribs recipe is part of my collaboration as brand ambassador of the National Pork Board’s “Pork Es Sabor” grilling season. Thank you for reading and supporting the brands that make Savoir Faire possible.
I can’t believe summer is almost over. Both of my kids went back to school, and I’m officially the mom of two high schoolers. Yesterday my big boy told me: “Mom, I only have one more summer before I go to college”.
OMG, I’m not ready for that! So, I’m going to make the most of these couple weeks before the summer season really ends and that only means grilling!
Grilling on rainy season
As you may know, summer in Miami is our wet season. We have rainstorms every single day.
To minimize time outdoors, I cooked my Rum and Mustard BBQ Pork Ribs, first in the oven, and then finished them on the grill. Believe me: there is no better way to do pork ribs.
This time I divided the rack into two pieces, seasoned them with a dry rub, and oven roasted sealed in an aluminum foil envelope. That’s my secret for the most tender, juiciest pork ribs. While the ribs were in the oven, I made my rum and mustard BBQ sauce, which I used abundantly to brush the pork ribs.
Forever ribs…
My kids don’t want to speak Spanish but pork wise, they are 100% Latinos. There is no discussion.
Did you know that ribs and chops are the two favorite pork cuts of Hispanics in the U.S.? They are extremely flavorful and very accessible. Besides that, when grilling pork, you don’t need to be a chef to create mouthwatering dishes like these Rum and Mustard BBQ Pork Ribs.
How to make BBQ Pork Ribs
I have no doubt this is what we’re going to have again during our Labor Day BBQ. Following are the kitchen and grilling tools that you need to make this recipe. You can easily them online through my Amazon Affiliate Program:
- Marble mortar
- Small pot
- Paring knife
- Baking sheet
- Basting Brush
- Charcoal grill
- Charcoal chimney starter
- Charcoal
- Grilling tools
Without further ado, I’m going to share my delicious Rum and Mustard BBQ Pork Ribs. Thanks for subscribing to my YouTube channel and visiting my Amazon Store.
For more delicious pork recipes, visit www.PorkEsSabor.com. Happy grilling!
Rum and Mustard BBQ Pork Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 3-pound each racks of pork ribs
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons scallions finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons rum
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250˚F.
- In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the dry rub: paprika, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, salt, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Dry the ribs with paper towels, peel the thin membrane that covers the bone side and discard it. Cut the rack into 2 pieces.
- Place the ribs in an aluminum foil covered baking sheet.
- Season the ribs on both sides, with the dry rub. Be as generous as you can on the meat side.
- Cover the ribs with aluminum foil and seal them.
- Bake for 1½ hour until the meat thermometer marks 155˚F-160˚F.
- In the meantime, in a small pot over medium heat, add the oil and sauté the onion, scallion and garlic, until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, the rest of the sugar, mustard, water and rum, stir and bring to boil.
- Once it boils, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Reserve.
- Preheat a charcoal grill.
- Place the cooked ribs on the grill, over indirect fire and brush them both sides, with abundant rum and mustard BBQ sauce.
- Grill covered for 5 minutes.
Video
Nutrition
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @enrilemoine on Instagram and hashtag it #byenrilemoine. Thank you!
- Venezuelan Rice and Tuna Salad Recipe - June 29, 2026
- Classic Torta Caprese Recipe: Dense, Fudgy, and Gluten-Free - June 14, 2026
- Venezuelan Plantain Arepas with White Cheese Recipe - June 10, 2026
Enri, cada vez que veo las costillitas de cerdo qu haces, enloquezco!!!! Demasiado rico. Gracias por la receta.
Gracias a ti Giuli!
I love a good rack of Pork BBQ Ribs… but my wife mmmm, she wants to put me on a extreme diet… Oh well this pork BBQ Ribs are my cheat metal.
Hahahahaha tas pillao!
I love, love, love bbq pork ribs!! The perfect plan for this Labor Day weekend!
Indeed!
Te juro que se ve hace agua la boca! No puedo con lo deliciosas que se ven estas costillitas de cerdo!
Son una divinidad!
We don’t have plans yet for labor day weekend but I’d sure love to have some pork ribs! We need to give some use to our grill!
Yesssssss!
This looks amazing Enriqueta! Thanks for sharing the secret formula of your BBQ pork ribs with us. I love it!
Thank you my dear!
Estas BBQ Pork Ribs se ve tan buenas que no ni que comentarte! Me dejaron impresionada. Riquisimo! Gracias por la receta!
Gracias por visitar y comentar querida!
I love ribs so much. Don’t make them because I’ve always been a little intimidated that they won’t be tender enough. Love you secret. Will give it a try!
Now you have the not so secret formula!
WOW these look amazing! BBQ Ribs are my absolute FAV. Pretty sure you’d make them way better than I ever could. Can I just come to your place for dinner?
Oh yeah! Mi casa es tu casa Shanelle!
Wow these look good!!! There is something about a dry rub that provides such rich flavor! I’m dry rubbing some chicken tonight!
Yessssss!
Not a combination I have ever tried but I am very curious about the taste of these ribs.
They are rally good!
I don’t eat pork ribs, but we love beef ribs. And yes, cooking the Rum and Mustard BBQ Ribs first in the oven, and then finished them on the grill cuts down on the cooking time.
Yes! And in winter time, just cook them in the oven and finish them on broil mode.
I am a vegetarian so I’d like to try this with a vegetarian option like Paneer or Tofu!!
Researching about Paneer!
I am a vegetarian so I’d like to try this with a vegetarian option like Paneer or Tofu!!
I appreciate so much you being vegan and supporting my blog!
Sounds like such a good combination of flavors! I can’t remember the last time we made ribs at our house. I’m saving your recipe for my husband to make.
Thank you Marisa!
I am actually having a BBQ this evening and I bought pork ribs among other types if meat. They are already marinated but your recipe gave me an idea for the sauce. Rum and mustard sound delicious!
We are pork lovers. And this bbq pork ribs rum mustard recipe looks easy and doable. I am feeling hungry after seeing this post but can’t cook right now but will definitely going to try tomorrow and share you my experience. Thanks for the recipe
I cannot wait! You’ll love this! And if you cannot barbecue your rib, do the final step in the oven, on broil mode.
What a great flavor combination. I bet my husband would love these!
Yes, he will, Heather!
I will share this recipe with my husband since he’s the griller! This looks sooo delicious!
Thank you!
Que delicia! Como me encantan tus recetas!
Gracias Vane! Que gusto verte por aquí.
Gorgeous and that mixture of spices, ay madre mía!! sounds so yummy, I can’t wait to make this for my family.
You’ll have a happy family!
Oh my goodness, I should not have read this on an empty stomach! These ribs look AMAZING!
Well for someone vegetarian like me, I cannot eat those. But I am sure, the presentation of the food is simply amazing. I am pretty sure many pork lovers would love to have those.
Thanks for visiting…
The ribs look like they are calling me to devour them. It looks delicious. And the recipe looks interesting. I would love to try it out.
You’ll love it!
I am a sucker for ribs, and I bet these taste amazing! Looks easy enough for me to do because I’m not usually a good cook haha.
Hahahaha! Give these ones a try! You’ll love them!
These ribs look sweet and juicy. I love when my meat is well seasoned.
Thank you so much Tione.
Oh wow this looks so good. I’ll have to try making it sometime. Spices always make the ribs.
I totally agree with you! Thanks for visiting.
That sauces and spice mixes that you make are always delish!
Yes! An amazing combination of flavors…
I made the bbq sauce as you said. The combination of flavors is perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Isn’t it delicious? I love it! Thanks for stopping by Ale>
Rum and mustard!!! Incredible combination, I´ll definitely prepare them. I Love your blog
Thank you Patty!