Best 10 The Best Baby Back Ribs Recipes

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In the culinary world, baby back ribs are often hailed as the holy grail of succulent and flavorful pork dishes. These tender and meaty ribs, taken from the upper back region of the pig, have captivated taste buds worldwide with their potential to deliver a taste experience that lingers long after the last bite. Whether you're a seasoned barbecue enthusiast or a home cook looking to impress your family and friends, mastering the art of cooking baby back ribs can elevate your culinary skills and earn you the title of "Rib Master." This comprehensive guide will take you on a journey through the world of baby back ribs, providing valuable insights, tips, and expert recommendations to help you achieve rib-cooking greatness. From selecting the perfect rack to choosing the right cooking method and creating a tantalizing sauce, we'll guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that your baby back ribs turn out perfectly cooked, fall-off-the-bone tender, and bursting with flavor.

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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.

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.

BABY BACK RIBS



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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

2 pounds pork baby back ribs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

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



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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

THE BEST BABY BACK RIBS



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This is the very best recipe for ribs that I have ever had. The sauce is a very wonderful compliment to these tender, fall off the bone ribs. Everyone that has them wants the recipe. Don't let all the ingredients fool you. It is very easy to make. These are sure to be a big hit!

Provided by Kitty 2

Categories     Pork

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lbs pork baby back ribs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup ketchup
1 cup chili sauce (I use an oriental style Sweet Chili Sauce by the brand Maggi but Heinz or similar chili sauce will d)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 tablespoon molasses

Steps:

  • Place ribs bone side down in a large roasting pan on a rack (if you have one, you don't have to use rack)
  • Combine garlic powder, seasoning salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over the ribs. Top with sliced onions. Cover tightly and bake at 350 for 2 1/2 hours.
  • In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and this is your sauce.
  • Remove ribs from pan, remove onions and discard, and drain fat. Put ribs back in pan and brush ribs liberally with sauce. Cover and bake 25 minutes longer. Uncover and cook 5 more minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.
  • You can reduce the amount of ribs if you are cooking for a smaller group. I usually use 2 racks to serve 4.

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

THE ABSOLUTE BEST BABY BACK RIBS



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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

1 1/2 cups loosely pack dark brown sugar
1 cup light soy sauce
3/4 can 7-Up soda
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup white wine
1 chili pepper, crushed (optional)
1 cup lea & perrins barbecue sauce
3 lbs pork baby back ribs

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.

THE BEST BABY BACK RIBS



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Categories     Pork     Backyard BBQ

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 rack of pork baby back ribs.
Dry rub (you can use whatever spices you like, but
definitely don't leave out the brown sugar)
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon or less of cayenne pepper (unless you
like it HOT)
1-2 tablespoons chili powder
mix it all up.

Steps:

  • Prep the ribs: ( I often do this the day before) On the back of the ribs will be a very thin but very tough membrane that you must remove. You can't really see it well, but trust me that it's there. I usually use a knife to pry up a corner of the membrane, then I just pull it down the entire length of the ribs. Sometimes it tears and you have to try a few times, but you definitely don't want to skip this step unless you want to deal with the membrane while you're EATING. Once the membrane is removed, put the dry rub all over the ribs (both sides) and rub it in. The meat will take on some of the colors in the dry rub and look a little reddish. Wrap the ribs in some heavy duty tin foil and let them hang out in the fridge til you're ready to cook them. Cook the ribs: At 250 degrees, place the ribs wrapped securely in tin foil onto a cookie sheet (sometimes juice/fat can escape the tin foil) and place them in the oven. cook for 2 hours. After 2 hours, pull them out and open the tin foil to take a look. At this point you can add a little apple juice on top of them, but that's not really necessary. Re-wrap them, and put them back in for another 1/2 hour. Pull them out again and open the tin foil completely. At this point you can brush some BBQ sauce on them, or leave them the way they are. Crank up the heat to 350 and put the ribs back in the oven with the tin foil open. After half an hour, they're done! You can always do this last part on a BBQ, but watch the ribs and make sure they don't burn from the sugar.

OVEN-ROASTED BABY BACK RIBS



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My dad encourage me when I was young to pursue my interest in cooking. As I got older, I experimented more, and there were many successes, including these ribs. -Rick Consoli, Orion, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds pork baby back ribs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup ketchup
1 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional
1 tablespoon molasses

Steps:

  • Place ribs bone side down in a large roasting pan. Combine garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper; sprinkle over ribs. Top with sliced onion. Cover tightly and bake at 350° for 1 hour., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain fat from pan; discard sliced onion. Brush ribs with half of barbecue sauce. , Cover and bake 30-60 minutes longer or until ribs are tender. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality baby back ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Use a dry rub to season the ribs before cooking. This will help to develop a flavorful crust.
  • Cook the ribs slowly and at a low temperature. This will help to tenderize the meat and prevent it from drying out.
  • Baste the ribs with a barbecue sauce or glaze during the last hour of cooking. This will help to add flavor and moisture.
  • Let the ribs rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Baby back ribs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're cooking them in the oven, on the grill, or in a smoker, there are a few key tips that you should follow to ensure that they turn out perfect. By following the tips in this article, you can cook baby back ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender, flavorful, and juicy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give baby back ribs a try.

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