Fall Off the Bone Baby Back Ribs
Get ready to savor the ultimate barbecue indulgence with these Fall Off the Bone Baby Back Ribs, a mouthwatering recipe that guarantees tender, juicy ribs with minimal effort. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky and slightly sweet dry rub featuring smoked paprika, brown sugar, and a hint of cayenne, these ribs are slow-cooked to perfection wrapped in aluminum foil to lock in flavor and moisture. The final touch of a honey-sweetened barbecue glaze caramelized on the grill or under the broiler creates irresistibly sticky, smoky-sweet ribs that practically melt in your mouth. Ideal for weekend gatherings or cozy dinners, this foolproof recipe promises to be your go-to for fall-apart tender, restaurant-quality ribs every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 roll Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
If your ribs have a membrane on the back, remove it by sliding a knife underneath and peeling it off. This ensures tender and flavorful meat.
In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper if using.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and generously rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, covering both sides.
Place each rack of ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil, meat side up. Drizzle apple cider vinegar over the ribs, then wrap each rack tightly in foil to create a sealed packet.
Place the foil-wrapped ribs onto a baking sheet (to catch any drippings) and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and nearly falling off the bone.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. Carefully open the foil packets to release the steam.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or set your oven to broil.
In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce and honey.
Brush the ribs generously with the barbecue sauce mixture on both sides.
If grilling, place the ribs meat side down on the grill for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce is caramelized and sticky. If broiling, place the ribs on a baking sheet and broil on high for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized.
Remove from the grill or broiler and let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 340.5 g | 437% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.0 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1309 mg | 436% | |
| Sodium | 9149 mg | 398% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.0 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 224.8 g | ||
| Protein | 367.5 g | 735% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 996 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 5569 mg | 118% | |
*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.
