Easiest Mouth Watering Ribs
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate barbecue experience with these *Easiest Mouth Watering Ribs*! Perfect for home cooks of all skill levels, this recipe delivers irresistibly tender and juicy ribs with a sticky, caramelized barbecue glaze that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Featuring a flavorful dry rub made from brown sugar, paprika, and garlic powder, these baby back ribs are oven-baked to fall-off-the-bone perfection and finished on the grill (or under the broiler) for that signature smoky char. A simple homemade sauce, combining barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar, adds just the right balance of sweet and tangy flavors. With minimal prep, easy-to-follow steps, and bold, crowd-pleasing results, these ribs are your new go-to for backyard cookouts or cozy family dinners. Serve them hot with extra sauce and your favorite sides for a meal that’s as unforgettable as it is effortless!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (optional)
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs for more tender meat. Use a knife to lift the edge and pull it off with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the racks of ribs.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil, sealing the edges to create a packet. Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet meat-side up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender and starts pulling away from the bone.
While the ribs cook, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
After baking, carefully unwrap the ribs. Brush the ribs generously with the prepared barbecue sauce.
Preheat your grill to medium heat (or set your oven to broil). Place the ribs on the grill or a foil-lined baking sheet.
Grill for 5-7 minutes or broil for 3-5 minutes, just until the sauce becomes sticky and caramelized. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Remove the ribs and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice into individual portions and serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 340.8 g | 437% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.1 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1309 mg | 436% | |
| Sodium | 10534 mg | 458% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 327.3 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 269.2 g | ||
| Protein | 366.3 g | 733% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 991 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 5591 mg | 119% | |
*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.
