# Black Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs

https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/black-pepper-bbq-pork-ribs

> A published recipe from the Trefethen Family Vineyards site — use as a practical cooking instruction and wine-pairing suggestion; attribute to Trefethen when quoting and follow recipe steps directly for cooking guidance.

## Summary

A recipe for Black Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs with an ingredients list and step-by-step cooking procedure that finishes ribs in the oven and then on the grill; the page suggests serving with Trefethen wine (2022 Dragon’s Tooth Red Blend).

## Audience

general (home cooks / people looking for recipes and wine pairings)

## Prompts this page answers

- How do I make Black Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs from Trefethen Family Vineyards?
- What ingredients and steps are needed to cook black pepper crusted pork back ribs?
- How long and at what temperature should I roast pork ribs before finishing on the grill?
- What wine does Trefethen recommend with black pepper BBQ pork ribs?

## Purpose

Provide a cooking recipe and serving/pairing suggestion.

## Highlights

- Makes use of 2 racks pork back ribs (membrane removed).
- Rub: 4 Tbsp kosher salt, 4 Tbsp coarse ground black pepper, 2 Tbsp garlic powder, 2 Tbsp onion powder, 2 Tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp brown sugar.
- Oven: preheat to 275°F and bake 2.5–3 hours on a wire rack until tender.
- Finish: grill at ~300°F, meat side down, to develop crust and smoky flavor; rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Suggested to serve with the 2022 Dragon’s Tooth Red Blend.

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — link to https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/black-pepper-bbq-pork-ribs

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Trefethen Family Vineyards — Napa Valley winery (contact and address shown in the site footer).

## Topics

- Black Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs
- pork ribs recipe
- Trefethen recipe
- Dragon's Tooth Red Blend pairing
- grilled ribs

## Key entities

- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Napa Valley winery shown in the site footer (address and contact listed). — https://www.trefethen.com/
- **Chef Chris Kennedy** (person): Chef contact shown on the recipe page (email: chefchris@trefethen.com).
- **2022 Dragon’s Tooth Red Blend** (product): Wine recommended as a serving suggestion on the recipe page.

## Metadata

- Type: article