Finger Licking Ribs
Get ready to impress your taste buds with these melt-in-your-mouth Finger Licking Ribs—a true BBQ classic made easy! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky, sweet, and slightly spicy dry rub, these tender pork baby back ribs are slow-roasted in the oven until fall-off-the-bone tender. Finished with a rich, tangy glaze of BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey, they’re caramelized to perfection under the broiler or on the grill. This crowd-pleasing recipe only requires 20 minutes of prep and serves up juicy, flavorful ribs that are sure to be the highlight of any meal. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a cozy dinner at home, these ribs are guaranteed to keep everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks (about 3-4 lbs total) Pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by loosening one corner with a knife and pulling it off with a paper towel for grip.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and drizzle olive oil over both sides. Rub the spice mixture evenly onto the ribs, ensuring full coverage.
Place the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, meat side up. Cover tightly with aluminum foil to lock in moisture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.
While the ribs bake, prepare the glaze by combining the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, then set aside.
Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and discard the foil. Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high.
Brush the ribs generously with the BBQ glaze and place them on the grill (or under the broiler) for 5-7 minutes, flipping once and brushing the other side with more glaze. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Remove the ribs from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual ribs.
Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side and enjoy your finger-licking ribs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 763.1 g | 978% | |
| Saturated Fat | 279.7 g | 1398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2985 mg | 995% | |
| Sodium | 6074 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.2 g | ||
| Protein | 678.8 g | 1358% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 985 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 42.2 mg | 234% | |
| Potassium | 9728 mg | 207% | |
*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.
