Best 8 Quick Baby Back Ribs Recipes

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Craving tender and flavorful baby back ribs but short on time? Discover the art of creating quick yet delectable baby back ribs that will satisfy your taste buds without compromising on flavor. Whether you prefer grilling, baking, or using a pressure cooker, this guide will unveil the secrets to achieving fall-off-the-bone ribs in a fraction of the traditional cooking time. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with mouthwatering baby back ribs that are both quick and incredibly delicious.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

QUICK BABY BACK RIBS



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This is an easy recipe for ribs which won't be tough, like smoked ribs, or fall off the bone, like braised ribs. These ribs are done the right way, and I've never had better ribs than this.

Provided by Mike Swieton

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mesquite chips, soaked
1 (2 pound) slab baby back pork ribs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon ground thyme
1 cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect heat - a pile of charcoal on one side, nothing under the food. Once it is going, throw some soaked mesquite woodchips on it.
  • Remove the membrane from the ribs if the butcher has not already. Combine the salt, pepper, paprika, chile powder and thyme; rub onto the ribs. Cut the slab of ribs in half.
  • Place the ribs over indirect heat, and close the lid. Cook for 20 minutes, then brush with barbeque sauce. Cover, and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 117.2 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1388.1 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

BAKED BABY BACK RIBS



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Even a barbeque purist cannot scoff at these foil-wrapped, baked and glazed baby back ribs. They're satisfyingly sweet, savory, smoky and flavorful. The meat falls off the bones! Baking in foil also reduces the amount of clean up. You'll be busy enjoying these ribs -- who has time for dishes?

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 slabs baby back ribs, about 1 pound each (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, chipotle chile powder, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, seafood seasoning and black pepper.
  • Place each slab of ribs on a piece of aluminum foil large enough to fold over and seal, then place on a baking sheet. Do not seal the ribs in the foil yet (see Cook's Note). Generously sprinkle the dry rub on both sides of the ribs. Place in the refrigerator, meat-side down and uncovered, for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Worcestershire and minced garlic. Pour half the liquid over each slab and tightly seal each in the aluminum foil, crimping the edges to make a packet.
  • Transfer the foil packets and baking sheet to the oven and bake until the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bones, about 2 hours.
  • Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Carefully open the aluminum packets and pour the braising liquid into a small saucepan. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat until it becomes a thick and syrupy glaze, about 4 minutes.
  • While the braising liquid reduces, line a baking sheet with foil and gently transfer the ribs to it. Position a rack on the top level of the oven and preheat the broiler.
  • Using a pastry brush, generously brush the ribs with about half the glaze. Place the ribs under the broiler for about 1 minute. Brush with the remaining glaze and return to the broiled until charred in spots, about 1 minute more. Slice each rack between the bones into 2-rib portions and serve.

ONE-PAN BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY



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You don't need a barbecue to make flavorful baby back ribs - in fact, all you really need is one sheet tray. After slowly roasting the ribs on it, load it up with corn and asparagus in the final ten minutes of cooking and dinner is done. The ribs will be falling off the bone, and the veggies will be perfectly tender yet crisp. The best part? You'll only have to wash one dish.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 rack baby back ribs, halved
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 cup BBQ sauce
3 corns, husked and halved
10 stalks asparagus
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°F (140°C).
  • Place the half racks on a baking sheet lined with foil. Sprinkle evenly with cumin, chili powder, pepper, garlic powder, salt, and paprika. Rub in the seasoning evenly on both sides.
  • Cover with the foil and bake for 2 hours.
  • Increase oven temperature to 500°F (260°C).
  • Remove the ribs from the foil and place on baking sheet. Spread the bbq sauce evenly on the top.
  • Place the corn on one side of the pan, and the asparagus on the other. Drizzle the olive oil, salt, and pepper evenly over the veggies, and rub the seasoning in evenly.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Rest the ribs at least 10 minutes.
  • Slice and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 29 grams

BABY BACK RIBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 17h30m

Yield 2 servings (half slab per person)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup turbinado sugar, ground
1/4 cup kosher salt
6 tablespoons Spanish paprika
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
One 2.25-pound slab of baby back pork ribs (also known as loin-back ribs)
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons BBQ sauce, for glazing, optional

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.

QUICK AND EASY BABY BACK RIBS



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Baby Back Ribs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tiz4tggr

Categories     Meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 rack of baby-back pork ribs
1 cup brown sugar
1 (4 1/4 ounce) jar mccormicks cowboy dry rub seasonings
1 cup barbecue sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the rub with the brown sugar.
  • Remove the silver skin from the back side of the ribs.
  • On a large piece of aluminum foil, shiney side up, place the ribs and pat the mixture ensuring you coat every inch of the ribs.
  • wrap the ribs tightly with foil, ensuring you have tight seams and place in the fridge for two hours or overnight.
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 250. Place ribs in large baking dish and cook for 3 hours.
  • Take ribs out of the overnand remove foil.
  • finish off on the grill or place back in the oven without foil and cook an additional 20 minutes.Slather with BBQ sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.8, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 184.8, Sodium 248.3, Carbohydrate 54, Sugar 53.4, Protein 51.1

PLAIN BABY BACK RIBS FROM THE OVEN



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I tried to find a recipe that was not too complicated, This was the result. I started with a very basic recipe from "Cooking with Chef Doug", and added some extra spices to it. It was delicious. Since neither of us likes BBQ sauce, this recipe is ideal for us.

Provided by Kayne

Categories     Pork

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs baby back ribs
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • Spray a baking dish with a non-stick spray.
  • Remove the thin membrane from the bone side of the ribs. Using a paper towel to hold the membrane will make this easier.
  • Mix dry ingredients together in a small bowl or dish.
  • Rub the dry ingredients into each side of the slab(s) of ribs.
  • Place ribs, bone side down, into baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil, cut two or three slits into the foil.
  • Bake for one hour to one hour fifteen minutes, remove the foil. Cook for an additional hour, or until the meat is tender enough to pull apart easily.
  • If desired, cover with favorite BBQ sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839.4, Fat 67, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 267.5, Sodium 229, Carbohydrate 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 55

CRAZY DELICIOUS BABY BACK RIBS



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My husband craves a good ribs recipe, so we cook them multiple ways. This low and slow method with a tangy sauce is the best we've found. -Jan Whitworth, Roebuck, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 pounds pork baby back ribs
SAUCE:
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; rub with seasoning mixture. Place ribs in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients. Transfer ribs to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with some of the sauce. Bake until browned, 15-20 minutes, turning once and brushing occasionally with sauce. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 33g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1082mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose baby back ribs that are meaty and have good marbling.
  • Use a dry rub to season the ribs. This will help the ribs develop a delicious crust.
  • Cook the ribs in a smoker or on a grill. This will give the ribs a smoky flavor.
  • Cook the ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. This will take about 2-3 hours.
  • Serve the ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Conclusion:

There you have it! Our comprehensive guide to making quick and succulent baby back ribs. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy this delectable dish in no time. Whether you prefer the smoky flavor of a smoker or the convenience of a grill, our recipes have got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your cooking device, and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible baby back ribs. Remember to experiment with different rubs and sauces to create your own unique flavor combinations. Happy cooking and happy eating!

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