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20-Min Sticky Glazed Baby Back Ribs

Broiled pork ribs with a tangy-sweet glaze that caramelize under high heat in under 20 minutes. No slow-smoking required—just intense heat, butter, and brown sugar magic.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
42g
20-Min Sticky Glazed Baby Back Ribs
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Position oven rack 4-6 inches from broiler. Pat ribs dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in brown sugar, vinegar, hot sauce, and paprika until smooth and glossy, ~2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Lay ribs meat-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush generously with glaze, coating both sides.

  4. Step 4

    Broil 8-10 minutes without moving. Brush with remaining glaze and flip to bone-side up.

  5. Step 5

    Broil 4-5 minutes more until glaze bubbles and edges char slightly. Meat should pull back from bones.

  6. Step 6

    Rest 2 minutes, then slice between bones and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • oven with broiler
  • foil-lined baking sheet
  • small saucepan
  • whisk
  • basting brush
  • meat thermometer (optional)

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