BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs glazed with smoky barbecue sauce and slow-cooked to perfection. A classic American favorite that's sure to impress at any gathering.
- Total time
- 300 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 racks baby back pork rib racks
- 2 cups bbq sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- 1
Remove the membrane from the back of the rib racks by sliding a knife under it and peeling it away.
- 2
Mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- 3
Rub the spice mixture evenly on both sides of the rib racks, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a large roasting pan with foil.
- 5
Place rib racks bone-side down on the prepared pan. Cover tightly with foil.
- 6
Bake for 2.5 hours until ribs are tender and meat pulls back from the bones.
- 7
Mix bbq sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a bowl.
- 8
Remove foil from ribs and brush generously with the bbq glaze.
- 9
Return to oven uncovered for 20-30 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
- 10
Remove ribs from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 11
Cut between bones and transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot with extra bbq sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large roasting pan
- aluminum foil
- small mixing bowl
- pastry brush
- kitchen knife
- measuring spoons
- oven thermometer
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