Spicy Pork Baby Back Ribs
Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with these irresistible Spicy Pork Baby Back Ribs—perfectly seasoned, fall-off-the-bone tender, and packed with bold smoky flavor. This recipe combines a mouthwatering homemade spice rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar to create the ideal balance of heat and sweetness. The ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring succulent, juicy meat that practically melts off the bone, then finished with a rich, caramelized barbecue sauce for a sticky, finger-licking finish. Grill or oven-friendly, this dish is a showstopper for backyard barbecues or cozy family dinners. Serve with crispy coleslaw and baked beans to complete this ultimate summer feast! Keywords: "spicy pork ribs," "baby back ribs recipe," "homemade barbecue ribs," "grilled ribs," "oven-baked ribs," "smoky rib seasoning."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) or prepare a grill for low, indirect heat.
If necessary, remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs using a knife and a paper towel for grip.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the spice rub.
Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the ribs, then generously apply the spice rub to coat all sides evenly.
Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet if baking, or directly on the cool zone of the grill if grilling.
Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls back from the bones slightly.
If baking, remove the ribs from the oven, unwrap them, and drain any excess liquid. If grilling, carefully remove the foil.
Brush both sides of the ribs with the barbecue sauce.
If using an oven, broil the ribs on high for 5-7 minutes to caramelize the sauce. If grilling, transfer the ribs to the hot zone and grill for 5-10 minutes to char the sauce slightly.
Remove the ribs from the heat and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.8 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 1538 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 96.0 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1501 mg | 32% | |
*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.
