Slow-Cooked Cannabis BBQ Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs lacquered with a smoky, slightly spicy glaze and finished with infused barbecue butter.
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs (~3 lbs)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1 cup high-quality BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp cannabis-infused butter (~5mg THC per tbsp)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
How to make it
- 1
Pat ribs dry and remove the silver membrane from the back of each rack.
- 2
Combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Rub generously over both sides of the ribs.
- 3
Wrap each rack tightly in foil and bake at 275°F (135°C) for 2.5 hours until very tender.
- 4
Whisk BBQ sauce with apple cider vinegar; reserve half for serving.
- 5
Unwrap the ribs, brush with the working half of BBQ sauce, and finish under the broiler or on a hot grill for 5–8 minutes per side until lacquered.
- 6
Remove from heat and immediately brush with melted cannabis-infused butter (do not broil after adding).
- 7
Rest 5 minutes, slice between bones, and serve with reserved sauce.
Cooking tips
- Brushing infused butter on after cooking preserves cannabinoids and adds rich glaze.
- Pair with a myrcene-forward indica for a deeply relaxing post-feast experience.
- For a smokier flavor, finish over charcoal with hickory chips for the last 10 minutes.
Dosing calculator
Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.
Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.
Start Low, Go Slow
If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer
Best paired with
Pair with these strains
Each one matches the myrcene story of this dish.
Bubba Kush
Indica
Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry
Granddaddy Purple
Indica
Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry
Northern Lights
Indica
Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Calming
Why this pairing works
Myrcene — in your strain and on your plate
Myrcene is the most common terpene in cannabis and the engine behind many indica-style sedating effects. Earthy and herbaceous, it loves rich, slow-cooked, comforting foods.