The Best Baby Back Ribs
Prepare to wow your taste buds with *The Best Baby Back Ribs*—a foolproof recipe for fall-off-the-bone perfection. These succulent ribs are coated in a smoky-sweet spice rub featuring brown sugar, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne, then slow-cooked to tender bliss in a sealed foil pouch. A slathering of tangy yellow mustard helps the spices cling to every crevice, while the finishing touch is a generous glaze of your favorite BBQ sauce, caramelized to sticky perfection on the grill or under the broiler. Perfect for a backyard gathering or a cozy family dinner, these tender ribs are easy to prepare yet packed with bold, mouthwatering flavor in every bite. Get ready for your new go-to recipe for finger-lickin’ ribs that everyone will rave about!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks (approximately 4 pounds total) Baby back ribs
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons Paprika (preferably smoked)
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 cups BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it at one end, then grip it with a paper towel and pull it off. This will ensure tender ribs.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using) to create the spice rub.
Rub the yellow mustard all over both sides of the ribs. This helps the spice rub stick and adds a subtle tangy flavor.
Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the spice rub, pressing it in to ensure it adheres well.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil to create a sealed packet, which will allow them to cook low and slow without drying out.
Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet. Bake for 3.5 hours in the preheated oven, until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bones.
Carefully remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest in the foil for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
Unwrap the ribs and baste them generously with BBQ sauce on both sides.
Place the ribs on the grill (or under the broiler) for about 5 minutes per side, basting again as needed. This will caramelize the BBQ sauce and add a smoky flavor.
Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for 5 minutes, then slice between the bones and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 681.6 g | 874% | |
| Saturated Fat | 245.2 g | 1226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2638 mg | 879% | |
| Sodium | 12599 mg | 548% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 363.2 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 301.3 g | ||
| Protein | 731.9 g | 1464% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1759 mg | 135% | |
| Iron | 36.5 mg | 203% | |
| Potassium | 9358 mg | 199% | |
*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.
