Baby back ribs are renowned for their tender and juicy flavor, making them a popular choice for cooking chili. These ribs provide an extra layer of richness and depth to the traditional chili recipe, resulting in a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of smoky and savory flavors from the ribs, along with the spicy and aromatic blend of chili seasonings, creates a truly unforgettable culinary experience. Additionally, the tender meat of the ribs falls off the bone easily, making it a delightful and satisfying meal that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.
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CHILIS BABY BACK RIBS
Chili's Baby Back Ribs are fall off the bone tender and smothered in rich, thick barbecue sauce. Get the easy copycat recipe and learn how to make the best baby back ribs on a pellet grill. These smoked pork ribs are deeply flavored with homemade dry rub and chipotle BBQ sauce. Perfect recipe for Traeger and pellet smokers. #r
Provided by Stephanie Manley
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat pellet smoker to 225 degrees fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, minced onion, garlic powder, cayenne, and paprika. Whisk together.
- Place your ribs, with the bottom facing up, on your baking sheet. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Drizzle a bit of vegetable oil (around 2 tablespoons, but you don't have to be exact) on the back of the ribs and rub it all over.
- Sprinkle about ⅙ of the spice mixture on the back of each rack of ribs and rub it in thoroughly.
- Flip the ribs and repeat the oil and spice process, just divide the remaining seasoning mixture between the two racks
- Place your 8x8 pan of water to the back of your smoker and then place your racks of ribs in the smoker.
- Cook for 3 hours at 225 degrees, spraying every half an hour with the apple cider vinegar. Spray them just enough to make them shiny, you don't have to be exact here.
- Place foil on your baking sheet, making sure that the foil is about 5 inches longer than the ribs on each side.
- Place your ribs on the foil, generously squirt with apple cider vinegar, seal it tightly, and continue to bake at 225 degrees for 2 more hours.
- Remove the ribs from the foil, smother with BBQ sauce, and place them back in the smoker, without the foil, and smoke for 1 more hour. Enjoy!
- Add all the wet ingredients to a medium boiling pot. Using an immersion blender, blend the ingredients until smooth. You can also use a normal blender if you have one large enough, or do it in batches.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and simmer for 30-45 minutes. The longer you simmer, the thicker it will get.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1568 kcal, Carbohydrate 182 g, Protein 55 g, Fat 73 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 242 mg, Sodium 10987 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 156 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SMOKED BABY BACK RIBS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 6h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare the ribs (see below). Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, mustard powder and 2 tablespoons salt in a small bowl. Rub the ribs all over with the cut sides of the lemon and then the spice mixture and place in a large roasting pan or resealable plastic bag. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Meanwhile, soak the wood chips in water 1 hour, then prepare your grill for smoking, filling the smoker box with one-quarter each of the wood chips and apple.
- About 30 minutes before smoking, remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature. Meanwhile, combine the apple juice, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar in a small spray bottle. Shake to mix.
- Once the grill reaches 250 degrees F, lightly brush the grates with vegetable oil and place the ribs on the cooler side of the grill, meat-side up. Spray with the apple juice mixture. Close the grill and let smoke 1 hour.
- Replenish the smoker box with another one-quarter each of the wood chips and apple. Flip the ribs so they're meat-side down with the opposite edge of the racks closer to the smoker box. Spray with the apple juice mixture; close the grill and let smoke 1 more hour. Repeat this process every hour until the ribs are dark brown and tender and the meat starts to shrink away from the bones, about 2 more hours. Remove the ribs from the grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- How to prep your ribs:
- Position the ribs meat-side down. Insert a paring knife under the membrane that covers the back of the rack. Loosen the membrane with the knife. Grab the membrane with your fingers and peel off completely.
BABY BACK RIB CHILI
Categories Soup/Stew Pork Super Bowl
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Partially precook ribs in a 450 degree oven for 45 minutes. Meanwhile saute the onions and celery in olive oil for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, cook for a half an hour. Remove ribs from oven, pour off the grease, cut into two rib sections and add to pot. Cook over medium heat for several hours, scraping down anything that sticks to the side. After a couple of hours you should be able to remove the bones from the ribs using tongs. Alternatively, cook on low in a slow cooker for 8+ hours.
BABY BACK RIBS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 17h30m
Yield 2 servings (half slab per person)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the rub: The day before cooking, mix the turbinado sugar, salt, paprika, chili powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, ground cumin, ground mustard, cayenne pepper and black pepper together.
- For the ribs: Take a slab of ribs and turn over so the curved side is up. Using your fingernail or a knife, pry under the membrane until you can put your finger under it and then pull it off.
- Sprinkle this side of the ribs with about 1 tablespoon rub, and then about 1 tablespoon yellow mustard. Use the mustard to help evenly distribute the seasoning. Turn the ribs over and repeat the process. Cover and store in the refrigerator overnight.
- To cook, start a smoker and bring the temp to 200 degrees F. Use apple or cherry wood chunks to provide smoke and flavor. Place the ribs in the smoker, curved side down. Smoke for 2 hours at 200 degrees F, and then raise the temperature to 250 degrees F for about 2 1/2 hours. Check for tenderness by testing if the bones will pull apart with a slight bit of pressure. If they are still tough, allow to cook for another 30 minutes.
- Remove from the smoker. For dry-style ribs, sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon rub. For wet-style ribs, glaze with the BBQ sauce.
BABY BACK RIBS
These are tender and the meat falls right off the bone. Generally, people think of baby back ribs as a meal they would only order when at a restaurant, but they are so easy to make at home. This recipe could not be any more simple.
Provided by KHEFFN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Baby Back Ribs
Time 10h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Tear off 4 pieces of aluminum foil big enough to enclose each portion of ribs. Spray each piece of foil with vegetable cooking spray. Brush the ribs liberally with barbeque sauce and place each portion in its own piece of foil. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Bake ribs wrapped tightly in the foil at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 2 1/2 hours. Remove from foil and add more sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 170.1 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1607.2 mg, Sugar 32.8 g
PRIZE WINNING BABY BACK RIBS
A foolproof, simple recipe for the most tender, delectable ribs you've ever had. Follow the directions exactly, and success is guaranteed!
Provided by BONNIE Q.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Baby Back Ribs
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a gas grill for high heat, or arrange charcoal briquettes on one side of the barbeque. Lightly oil the grate.
- In a small jar, combine cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Close the lid, and shake to mix.
- Trim the membrane sheath from the back of each rack. Run a small, sharp knife between the membrane and each rib, and snip off the membrane as much as possible. Sprinkle as much of the rub onto both sides of the ribs as desired. To prevent the ribs from becoming too dark and spicy, do not thoroughly rub the spices into the ribs. Store the unused portion of the spice mix for future use.
- Place aluminum foil on lower rack to capture drippings and prevent flare-ups. Lay the ribs on the top rack of the grill (away from the coals, if you're using briquettes). Reduce gas heat to low, close lid, and leave undisturbed for 1 hour. Do not lift the lid at all.
- Brush ribs with barbecue sauce, and grill an additional 5 minutes. Serve ribs as whole rack, or cut between each rib bone and pile individually on a platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 581.8 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
CHILI'S BABY BACK RIBS - COPYCAT
I want my baby-back baby-back baby-back, I want my baby-back baby-back baby-back...you know you're singing it now! From America's Most Wanted Recipes - Copycat Versions of Everyone's Best-Loved Food.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Pork
Time 3h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Cut the rib slabs in half, leaving 6 to 8 ribs per section. In a large roasting pan, arrange the ribs evenly, then add the water. Cover the pan tightly with a lid or foil to prevent steam from escaping. Bake for 3 hours.
- About 2 hours into the baking time, make the sauce. In a large saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare the coals in a barbecue. Remove the ribs from the roasting pan. Discard the water.
- Cover the ribs with the sauce, saving about 1 1/2 cups of the sauce for later use at the table. Grill the ribs on the barbecue for about 5 minutes per side, or until slightly charred.
- Serve with the remaining sauce and lots of paper towels or moist towelettes.
- ***ALTERNATE SLOW COOKER DIRECTIONS: Place the ribs in a slow cooker, pouring the sauce over. Let cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the meat is very tender.
CHILI-RUBBED BABY BACK RIBS WITH ESPRESSO BARBECUE SAUCE
Categories Beer Coffee Bake Backyard BBQ Pork Rib Spice Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. Rub spice mixture all over ribs. Place ribs in heavy large roasting pan.
- Boil beer in medium saucepan until reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Pour beer around ribs. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake ribs until fork-tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Combine barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, and espresso powder in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer until flavors blend and sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. (Ribs and barbecue sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then cover separately and refrigerate.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush ribs with some barbecue sauce. Grill ribs just until heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to platter. Bring remaining sauce to simmer. Brush ribs with more barbecue sauce. Serve ribs, passing remaining barbecue sauce separately.
THE BEST BABY BACK RIBS
I first marinate each rack of ribs, then add a zesty rub before grilling them. They always turn out moist and flavorful. -Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- If necessary, remove thin membrane from ribs and discard. Combine broth, soy sauce, 1/2 cup sugar, vinegar, olive oil and garlic. Place ribs in a shallow baking dish; pour two-thirds of the marinade over ribs. Turn to coat; refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain ribs, discarding marinade. Combine remaining sugar, salt and seasonings; rub over both sides of ribs., Grill ribs, covered, on an oiled rack over indirect medium heat for 30 minutes on each side., Baste with reserved marinade, or, if desired, barbecue sauce. Move ribs to direct medium heat and cook until pork is tender, turning and basting occasionally, 20-40 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 calories, Fat 41g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 2345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
COPYCAT CHILI'S INSTANT POT BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY
Juicy, tender ribs in less than 30 minutes? It sounds impossible, but with the help of a pressure cooker, you'll have perfect, fall-of-the-bone ribs in no time. We replicated the flavors of Chili's famous ribs by incorporating liquid smoke in the cooking process. We also created a cheater's BBQ sauce by upgrading good-quality store-bought BBQ sauce with chipotle in adobo, orange juice, and chili powder.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the ribs: In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and white pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Season both sides of the baby back ribs with some of the dry rub, reserving the rest for another use.
- Add the water, liquid smoke, and apple cider vinegar to the basin of an Instant Pot. Place the rack insert in the bottom and set the ribs on the rack on their sides, spiraling around the inside of the pot.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot, making sure the vent is set to sealing. Select manual pressure and set the pressure to high. Set the timer for 25 minutes. When the timer goes off, turn the machine to venting to release the pressure.
- Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce, chipotle in adobo, chili powder and orange juice. Set aside.
- When the ribs have about 10 minutes of cook time left, arrange an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and turn the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Transfer the ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush liberally with the barbecue sauce.
- Broil the ribs for 2-4 minutes, until the sauce begins to caramelize.
- Enjoy!
THE ABSOLUTE BEST BABY BACK RIBS
Three years of trial and error have led up to this recipe. No one has ever tasted these ribs and not commented how great they are. Since the steaming makes the ribs so tender, the meat will fall off the bone so easily you can eat them with a fork and a knife if you wanted to but I always found them perfect as a casual finger food, great for backyard parties.
Provided by Elisciar
Categories Pork
Time P3DT1h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except ribs and BBQ Sauce.
- Cut rib racks into 3 or 4 rib segments.
- Store ribs in marinade in refridgerator for 3 days.
- Drain and discard marinade.
- Place ribs in a steamer basket in a large covered pot with approx 1 in of water.
- Bring pot to a boil then lower to simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove ribs from pot and coat with BBQ Sauce.
- (The water left over in the pot makes a great stock for soups.) Place coated ribs on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam.
- Bake at 300 for 15 mins.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use the best quality baby back ribs, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and other spices you can find. Fresh and flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Brown the ribs before cooking: Browning the ribs adds flavor and helps to develop a rich, caramelized crust. You can brown the ribs in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
- Use a variety of chili peppers: For a more complex flavor, use a combination of different chili peppers, such as ancho, guajillo, and chipotle peppers. You can adjust the amount of heat by adding more or less chili peppers.
- Simmer the chili for at least 2 hours: Simmering the chili for a long period of time allows the flavors to develop and meld together. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
- Garnish the chili with your favorite toppings: Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped onions, and cilantro. This will add extra flavor and texture to the dish.
Conclusion:
This baby back rib chili is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of tender ribs, flavorful chili, and a variety of toppings makes this chili irresistible. Whether you are serving it at a party or enjoying it with your family, this chili is sure to be a hit.
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