Best 11 Grilled Baby Back Ribs With Spicy Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and smoky dish that will impress your friends and family, grilled baby back ribs with spicy barbecue sauce are the perfect choice. This classic recipe combines the tender, juicy meat of baby back ribs with a sweet and tangy homemade sauce, creating a flavor that is both irresistible and unforgettable. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or just want to enjoy a special meal at home, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS



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We think of ribs as an all-day affair, the meat cooked in smoke and low heat until it begins to pull from the bone. But baby backs are quicker and can be grilled as well, and the result is delicious. This recipe benefits from a basting technique used by the chef and barbecue madman Adam Perry Lang, who thins out his barbecue sauce with water, then paints it onto the meat he's cooking in coat after coat, allowing it to reduce and intensify rather than seize up and burn.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     barbecues, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup barbecue sauce (see recipe)
2 racks baby back pork ribs, about 2¼ pounds each
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Build a fire in your grill, leaving one side free of coals. When coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 5 to 7 seconds), you are ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium.)
  • Meanwhile, combine barbecue sauce with 1 cup water and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the ribs generously with salt and pepper, put them on the grill directly over the coals and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once every 5 minutes or so, and basting with the thinned barbecue sauce, until a peek inside shows that the meat no longer has any pink at the center.
  • Take the racks of ribs off the grill, cut them into individual ribs and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1270, UnsaturatedFat 49 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 98 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 1357 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 1 gram

GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS WITH SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Enjoy these grilled pork loin back ribs brushed with spicy barbecue sauce - a wonderful dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 lb pork loin back ribs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Cut ribs into serving pieces; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place ribs in 15x10x1-inch pan. Cover with foil; bake about 2 hours 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix sauce ingredients. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer.
  • Place pork on unheated side of two-burner gas grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill. (If using one-burner gas grill, cook over low heat.) Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, brushing with sauce every 5 minutes, until pork is no longer pink and meat begins to pull away from bones. Discard any remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 2-pound racks baby back pork ribs
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons steak seasoning (such as Montreal blend)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Turn the ribs bone-side up. Slip a paring knife between the thin membrane and the bone to loosen, then pull off the membrane. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, steak seasoning, cumin and oregano in a small bowl; rub all over the ribs. Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high and prepare for indirect grilling: For a gas grill, turn off one or two of the center burners and reduce the remaining burners to medium low. On a charcoal grill, bank the coals to the sides, leaving the center open; set up a drip pan to avoid flare-ups.
  • Oil the grill grates. Place the ribs bone-side down, overlapping slightly if needed, on the cooler part of the grill (indirect heat). Cover and cook, rotating the rib racks once, until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bones, about 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes.
  • Mix the honey, vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Transfer the ribs to direct heat. Brush with the honey mixture and continue to grill, uncovered, brushing with the honey mixture once more, until glazed, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into ribs.

BABY BACK RIBS WITH SPICY PEACH BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 4h20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 5 pounds total), membrane removed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
One 3-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
One 10-ounce bag frozen peaches, thawed
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste

Steps:

  • For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, salt and paprika. Place the ribs on 2 sheets of aluminum foil large enough to wrap around them and seal. Rub the ribs evenly on all sides with the sugar mixture. Bring the foil up and around the ribs and crimp closed. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender but not falling apart, about 3 1/2 hours. Allow to cool slightly, about 30 minutes.
  • For the sauce: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil, onion, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the onions are soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add the peaches and stir to coat with the flavors. Add the vinegar, sugar, salt and Calabrian chili and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Add any dripping that may have accumulated on the baking sheet from the pork. Simmer until the peaches are very soft, about 30 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree the sauce until it is as smooth or as chunky as you like.
  • Preheat the broiler to high heat. Spoon one-quarter of the sauce all over the ribs. Broil for 4 minutes. Remove and repeat the process another 2 times, until the sauce is thick, sticky and golden brown. Serve with more sauce on the side if desired.

SAUCY GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS



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Don't worry about the beer in the sauce-it's just root beer, which is a subtle undertone to the yummy sauce. -Terri Kandell, Addison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups ketchup
2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup root beer
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 pounds pork baby back ribs

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°. Set aside 3 cups of sauce for basting and serving., Brush remaining sauce over ribs. Place bone side down on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender., On a greased grill, cook ribs, covered, over medium heat 15-25 minutes or until browned, turning and brushing occasionally with some of the reserved sauce. Cut into serving-size pieces; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 31g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1046mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein.

NO FAIL BBQ BABY BACK RIBS (GRILL)



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Pushing 52 years old, I have tried every BBQ rib recipe out there. Slow smoked, different rubs, etc.. Sure, lot of them good, some of them just OK. Problem is, never could seem to repeat a good recipe, so came up with this. Super easy, super simple, and one that has been requested at least 20 times by friends and family. If you like Sweet Baby Ray's Original BBQ sauce, you'll probably like this.

Provided by jwalenta

Time 4h20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 rack of baby-back pork ribs
1 (18 ounce) bottle sweet baby ray's original barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Remove silver skin from bone side of ribs. Never used to do this, but now understand why the pros do. Using the tine of a dinner fork helps get things started, then it just peels off.
  • Put a large sheet of foil on the counter and place the ribs meat side down. You want enough foil to VERY lightly wrap (or tent) the ribs for grilling.
  • All the spice measurements above are estimates. We like things a bit on the zippy side, but not burning hot -- just a little bite. With that said, we season the bone side of the ribs heavy with garlic powder, medium heavy with cayenne, medium heavy with pepper, and light with salt. Really hard to over do it, as after 4+ hours on the grill, the spices seem to mellow.
  • Flip the ribs and repeat the seasoning. Again, may look heavy, but the flavors kinda vanish during cooking. Why you need to try it once and adjust to taste the 2nd time. I never taste the garlic no matter how much I put on, but the cayenne does adjust the spiciness. Even when we go pretty heavy with the cayenne, it is not over-powering.
  • Lightly wrap the ribs. You want to create a tent on top so the foil does not touch the meat. Pull up the ends lightly and seal. You do want to seal things so moisture does not escape. You can put these in the fridge all day, or put on the grill immediately.
  • I have a Weber Genesis gas grill that has a front, center and rear burner. Don't have to pre-heat, but I only turn on the front burner to low-medium -- grill will heat to about 250 degrees. Place the ribs towards the rear of the grill (away from the burner). Leave them there for 2 hours. Nothing you need to do except make sure the temp stays around 250. 200 is fine, 300 is fine -- but lower seems to produce better results.
  • After 2 hours, open the foil and coat with BBQ sauce. Should be a lot of juice in the foil at this point. If not, add some water, beer, or something. Re-seal the foil and let them go another 2 hours.
  • Now the tricky part. Pull the ribs towards the front the grill. Get a couple wide spatulas, open the foil, and carefully lift the rack of ribs from the foil and place directly on the center of the grill. At this point, the ribs will be pretty much done. Remove the foil from the grill. Turn on all the burners and coat the ribs with sauce. Close the lid. Things should start smoking from the sauce dripping and burning. If things are not smoking, turn up the heat. Keep an eye on things at this point. You do want a nice char, but you don't want to overdo it. Maybe 10-20 minutes for this step.
  • Get the 2 spatulas and remove to a cookie sheet or platter. Enjoy.
  • If you like Sweet Baby Ray's Original, you will like these. Fall off the bone every single time, and they require very little effort or attention. You can adjust the base seasoning to your liking. I have made these with the same general recipe and process from anywhere between 3 hours and 6 hours with very little loss in outcome. Hence the reason I call it "no fail".

THE BEST BABY BACK RIBS



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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

2 racks baby back ribs (about 4-1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup sugar, divided
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash cayenne pepper
Barbecue sauce, optional

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.

GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS WITH SPICY PEANUT SHAKE



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Marinating, it's said, not only adds flavor and moisture that will stay with the food through the rigors of the grilling process, but also tenderizes whatever you're about to put over the coals. There's only one problem with this comforting culinary scenario: It's mostly not true. These ribs are grilled naked, save for some salt and pepper. Afterward, they are cut into individual ribs and tossed with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, orange juice and ginger and sprinkled with a spicy peanut shake. You get the ease of last-minute preparation and brighter, clearer, more direct flavors and you can show off a bit for your guest as you mix and toss at the last minute.

Provided by John Willoughby And Chris Schlesinger

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 50m

Yield 6 appetizer servings, 3 to 4 entree servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
2 racks of baby back ribs, about 2 1/4 pounds each
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
2 tablespoons minced ginger
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make the shake: Combine the peanuts, sesame oil and chile powder in a small bowl and mix well, then put in a sauté pan over medium-low heat and toast, tossing occasionally, until light brown and very fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. When the mixture has cooled to room temperature, stir in the scallions and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, build a fire in your grill; when the coals are all covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium low (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for about 7 seconds), you're ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium low.)
  • Sprinkle the ribs generously with salt and pepper, put them on the grill directly over the coals, and cook until a peek inside shows that the meat no longer has any pink at the center, about 10 to 12 minutes per side.
  • While the ribs are grilling, prepare all the remaining ingredients but keep in separate containers.
  • Take the racks of ribs off the grill, cut them into individual ribs, and put them in a large bowl. Add the hoisin, soy, orange juice and ginger one after another and toss with spirit. Lay the ribs out on a platter, sprinkle with the spicy peanut shake and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 926, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 71 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1133 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED BEEF RIBS WITH SWEET-AND-STICKY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Fourth of July     Beef Rib     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup honey
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice
2 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 racks beef back ribs (about 9 pounds total), each rack cut in half
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped celery
1 onion, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
2 whole bay leaves
10 whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in large deep saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until very thick, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Cool sauce. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Place ribs in heavy large pot. Add celery, onion, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns and 1 tablespoon salt. Add enough water to cover ribs and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Using tongs, remove rib racks from pot. Cool slightly. Cut between bones into individual ribs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush ribs with some of sauce. Grill ribs until brown and thickly glazed, occasionally turning and basting with more sauce, about 10 minutes.

BABY-BACK RIBS WITH HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE



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I know there are many passiote rib connoisseurs who are horrified by people who boil their ribs before broiling or grilling them, but it's a quick and easy way to make them super tender and I can't tell the difference... These are SO easy and good, you'll wonder why you ever paid so much for ribs at a restaraunt. I often use country-style ribs instead of baby back.

Provided by Robyns Cookin

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs pork baby back ribs, cut into several pieces
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.
  • Simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix the rest of ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.
  • Heat oven broiler. (Can also be grilled.).
  • Line a broiler pan with foil and place the ribs, meat side down on the rack.
  • Brush with half of the sauce.
  • Broil 4 inches from the heat source for 6-7 minutes.
  • Turn over, brush with the remaining sauce and broil for 6-7 more minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.2, Fat 53.6, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 183.7, Sodium 896, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 16.6, Protein 37.3

PRIZE WINNING BABY BACK RIBS



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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

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
3 pounds baby back pork ribs
1 cup barbeque sauce

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

Tips for Perfectly Grilled Baby Back Ribs:

- Select high-quality ribs: Choose ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. Look for ribs that are bright red in color and have no signs of bruising or discoloration. - Prep the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to help the rub and sauce penetrate the meat. You can also trim any excess fat from the ribs. - Use a flavorful rub: A good rub will help to enhance the flavor of the ribs. Look for rubs that contain a mix of spices, herbs, and brown sugar. - Cook the ribs low and slow: The best way to cook baby back ribs is low and slow. This will help to tenderize the meat and allow the flavors to develop. - Baste the ribs with sauce: Basting the ribs with sauce during the cooking process will help to keep them moist and flavorful. You can use your favorite barbecue sauce or make your own. - Let the ribs rest before serving: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute and make the ribs easier to eat.

Conclusion:

Grilled baby back ribs are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your ribs turn out perfectly every time. So fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy some amazing ribs!

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