Paprika Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Get ready to savor tender, smoky, and irresistibly sticky *Paprika Glazed Baby Back Ribs*, a show-stopping dish perfect for your next barbecue or family dinner. These baby back ribs are lovingly coated in a bold spice rub featuring smoky paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne for optional heat, then slow-cooked to perfection in the oven. The crowning glory? A luscious glaze made with honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil that caramelizes beautifully under the grill, adding a glossy, finger-licking finish. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and charred edges, these ribs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bursting with sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Serve them hot alongside your favorite summer sides for a meal that’s guaranteed to bring everyone back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Baby back ribs
- 3 tablespoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 4 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, coating them thoroughly.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet, meat side up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours until the ribs are tender.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together apple cider vinegar, honey, ketchup, and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, then set aside.
After 2.5 hours of baking, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil.
Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
Brush the glaze generously over the ribs and place them on the grill (or under the broiler) for 5-10 minutes, turning and glazing them occasionally, until the edges caramelize and char slightly.
Remove the ribs from the grill, tent with foil, and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your smoky, sticky, and flavorful paprika glazed baby back ribs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 367.7 g | 471% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.4 g | 632% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1309 mg | 436% | |
| Sodium | 8956 mg | 389% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.5 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.6 g | ||
| Protein | 366.4 g | 733% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 918 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 5046 mg | 107% | |
*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.
