The Most Amazing Tasting Ribs in the World
Get ready to indulge in "The Most Amazing Tasting Ribs in the World," a recipe crafted to transform your barbecue game! Perfectly tender and irresistibly flavorful, these pork baby back ribs are generously seasoned with a smoky-sweet dry rub made from brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Slow-cooked to perfection in the oven with a touch of apple cider vinegar and honey for that melt-in-your-mouth texture, these ribs get their final flourish on the grill or under the broiler, where a slathering of your favorite barbecue sauce caramelizes into a sticky, smoky glaze. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving the ultimate comfort food, this recipe delivers fall-off-the-bone ribs that are sure to wow your taste buds. Pair with classic sides like coleslaw or cornbread, and don’t forget extra napkins—these ribs are unapologetically messy and oh-so-delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork baby back ribs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika (smoked if available)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite)
- 1 roll aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin membrane on the underside of the rack. Use a knife to loosen one edge and a paper towel to grip and peel it away.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper to make the dry rub.
Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, massaging it into the meat to ensure the flavors penetrate deeply.
Place the ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil, meat side up. Drizzle the apple cider vinegar and honey over the ribs for an added layer of flavor and moisture.
Wrap the ribs tightly in the foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away easily from the bone.
Once cooked, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully open the foil. Brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce onto the ribs.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or set your oven to broil. Place the ribs on the hot grill or under the broiler and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, flipping once and brushing with barbecue sauce again, until the ribs develop a caramelized, sticky glaze.
Remove the ribs from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice into individual ribs and serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 328.6 g | 421% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.2 g | 601% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1279 mg | 426% | |
| Sodium | 4281 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.9 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 297.3 g | ||
| Protein | 289.8 g | 580% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 564 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 4705 mg | 100% | |
*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.
