Baby Back Barbecue Ribs
Get ready to sink your teeth into these irresistible Baby Back Barbecue Ribs, the ultimate recipe for fall-off-the-bone tenderness and smoky sweetness. Perfectly seasoned with a flavorful dry rub made from brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne, these ribs are slow-cooked in the oven for hours until juicy and tender. A tangy barbecue glaze infused with apple cider vinegar is added during the final stage for a caramelized, sticky finish that’s sure to impress. Ideal for backyard barbecues, summer cookouts, or game day gatherings, these mouthwatering ribs are easy to prepare and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Best served with your favorite sides and plenty of extra barbecue sauce for dipping!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks (approximately 4-5 pounds) Baby back ribs
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs by sliding a knife under the edge to loosen it, then gripping it with a paper towel and pulling it off in one motion.
Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to create the dry rub.
Brush both sides of the ribs with olive oil, then generously rub the dry mixture evenly onto both sides of the racks.
Place the ribs on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, bone-side down, and cover tightly with another sheet of foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat begins to shrink back from the bones.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally and simmer for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened and warm.
Once the ribs are baked, remove them from the oven and discard the top foil layer. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) or preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce onto the ribs and return them to the oven or place them on the grill.
Cook the ribs for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with more sauce every 10 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
Remove the ribs from the oven or grill, let them rest for 5-10 minutes, and slice between the bones to serve. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4216 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1344 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
