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Smoked Ribs

These smoky, tender ribs are surprisingly quick to make. A simple spice rub and a hot oven give you that barbecue flavor in under half an hour.

Total time
30 min
Servings
2
Calories
650
Protein
45g
Smoked Ribs
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb baby back ribs
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a small bowl, mix the 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

  2. 2

    Pat the 1.5 lb ribs dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over both sides of the ribs, pressing it in to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Place the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, meat side up. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the meat is browned and pulls back from the bone ends.

  4. 4

    For extra char, broil for 2-3 minutes until the surface is blistered and dark in spots. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing between the bones.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • small bowl
  • knife

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