Wildwood Maple-Glazed BBQ Ribs

Wildwood Maple-Glazed BBQ Ribs

Scott Walker
Wildwood Maple-Glazed BBQ Ribs are slow-smoked, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs coated in HellBound Sauces’ bold maple rub. Finished with a sticky glaze and kissed by the grill, they deliver deep smoky-sweet flavor with a spicy maple kick—perfect for cookouts, BBQ lovers, and fans of handcrafted rubs.

Ingredients

For the Ribs:

  • 2 racks of St. Louis-style pork ribs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup HellBound Wildwood Maple Rub (generously applied)
  • 1/2 cup apple juice (for moisture during grilling)

For the Maple BBQ Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tbsp HellBound Wildwood Maple Rub
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: splash of bourbon for extra edge

Instructions

1. Prep the Ribs

• Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs.
• Rub ribs lightly with olive oil.
• Generously apply Wildwood Maple Rub to all sides.
• Let rest for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deep flavor).

2. Grill ‘Em or Smoke'Em Low & Slow

• Preheat your grill or smoker to 250°F.
• Set up for indirect heat. Add soaked wood chips (hickory or applewood) for smoke.
• Place ribs on the grill bone-side down.
• Spritz with apple juice every 45 minutes to keep moist.
• Smoke for 3 hours.

3. Wrap & Tenderize

• Wrap ribs tightly in foil. Add a splash of apple juice inside the foil.
• Return to grill for 2 hours.

4. Glaze & Finish

• While ribs are cooking, combine glaze ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until thickened (about 10 min).
• Unwrap ribs and brush generously with glaze.
• Grill uncovered over medium heat for 20–30 minutes, basting occasionally until caramelized.

Serve with:

• Roasted corn on the cob
• Coleslaw with a vinegar kick
• A cold beer or bourbon cocktail
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