Ingredients
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For the Ribs:
- 1 rack St. Louis-style pork spare ribs
- 2 tbsp seasoning salt or salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp rib rub (or mix of paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder)
- Barbecue sauce (optional, for glazing)
For the Deviled Eggs:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp sweet relish
- Seasoning salt or salt and pepper, to taste
- Smoked paprika, for garnish
For the Baked Beans:
- 2 cans baked beans
- 1/2 lb cooked ground beef, drained
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Sides:
- 2 cups cooked pasta (for salad)
- 1/4 cup mayo (for pasta salad dressing)
- 1/4 cup diced pickles or relish (for pasta salad)
- 1 cup pickled beets
- 2 cups green beans, steamed
Instructions
- Prepare the Deviled Eggs: Boil eggs, peel, slice in half. Mash yolks with mustard, mayo, relish, seasoning salt. Spoon or pipe filling into egg whites. Chill at least 1 hour. Sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika before serving.
- Prepare the Ribs: Remove membrane from back of ribs. Season generously with seasoning salt and rib rub. Let marinate 45 minutes or overnight. Grill over medium heat until tender, brushing with barbecue sauce in the last 10 minutes if desired.
- Make the Baked Beans: Combine baked beans, cooked ground beef, bacon, red onion, green pepper, mustard, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and maple syrup in a baking dish. Stir well. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (or cook covered on grill) until bubbly. Stir in butter before serving.
- Assemble the Pasta Salad: Toss cooked pasta with mayo and relish. Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve: Plate ribs (half with sauce, half without), a scoop of baked beans, a spoon of pasta salad, pickled beets, steamed green beans, and 1-2 deviled eggs per plate.
Notes
- You can substitute baby back ribs for St. Louis-style ribs; adjust cooking time.
- For spicier deviled eggs, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce or make your own for a twist
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American BBQ