Indulge in a lip-smacking culinary journey with Adam Perry Lang's Secret Recipe Baby Back Ribs, a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to barbecue heaven. These tender and succulent ribs are coated in a secret blend of spices and slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more.
Alongside the main event, this article presents a collection of delectable recipes that complement the baby back ribs perfectly. Dive into the tangy and refreshing Cucumber and Onion Salad, a crisp and flavorful accompaniment that cuts through the richness of the ribs. For a touch of smokiness and a boost of umami, try the Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Butter, a simple yet addictive side dish. Elevate your meal with a dollop of tangy Homemade Barbecue Sauce, crafted with a symphony of spices and a hint of sweetness. And to satisfy your sweet tooth, indulge in the delectable Chocolate Chip Cookies, a classic dessert that pairs perfectly with the savory flavors of the ribs. Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure like no other? Let's dive into the recipes and create a feast that will leave your taste buds dancing!
GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS
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
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
BABY BACK RIBS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 10 minutes. Add the bourbon and cook until slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Then add the ketchup, coffee, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, cider vinegar and Worcestershire. Increase the heat and bring to a boil; lower the heat and simmer until slightly thickened and the onions are tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth (be careful when blending hot liquids). Transfer the sauce to a bowl and cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Sprinkle the ribs with salt and pepper, and coat the racks on both sides with about 2 cups total of the barbecue sauce (reserve the remaining sauce). Put the ribs, bone-side down, on the prepared baking sheet and wrap each rack with foil. Bake until the meat is tender and pulling away from the bone, about 2 hours.
- Remove the foil and turn the ribs bone-side up. Preheat the broiler to high. Brush the bone side of the ribs with half of the remaining sauce, and broil until lightly charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Turn the ribs over, brush with the remaining sauce and broil again until charred stops on top, another 5 minutes. Cut the racks in half and serve.
ADAM PERRY LANG'S SECRET RECIPE BABY BACK RIBS
Adapted from "Everyday with Rachael Ray," August 2009. Adam Perry Lang is the author of "Serious Barbecue."
Provided by threeovens
Categories Pork
Time 5h10m
Yield 4 racks of ribs, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine first 9 ingredients and rub into the baby back ribs.
- Grill ribs over low, indirect heat for 2 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, combine apple juice, honey, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter melts.
- On each of 4 aluminum foil sheets, divide butter mixture.
- Place a rack on each buttered foil sheet, meaty side down; crimp to form packet and wrap with an additional foil sheet.
- Still using indirect heat, grill packets, meaty side down to 1 hour.
- Unwrap packets and grill, meaty side up, 1/2 hour.
- Meanwhile, stir together BBQ sauce, apricot preserves and water; brush ribs (still meaty side up) and grill another 20 minutes (if you like a little char, you could place the ribs over direct heat for a couple of minutes only).
- Remove ribs to cutting board and cut into individual ribs, brush with apricot glaze and serve.
ADAM PERRY LANG'S SWEET AND STICKY KANSAS-CITY STYLE RIBS
Provided by Food Network
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 38
Steps:
- Rub each rack of ribs all over with 2 tablespoons of the barbecue marinade and refrigerate overnight.
- Bring ribs to room temperature and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of the dry rub.
- Light a charcoal fire in a covered grill and set it up for indirect grilling: When the temperature reaches 225 degrees, carefully push the hot coals to one side and place a drip pan filled with 1 cup of water on the opposite side. Alternatively, bring a smoker to 225 degrees. Put the ribs on the grill over the drip pan, overlapping them slightly, and cover the grill; you'll need to cook the ribs for about 4 hours total, or until the meat pulls away from the bones and is very tender. Maintain the temperature at 225 degrees by replenishing the charcoal with a fresh batch of burning coals every hour. Every hour, drain 1/2 cup of the wood chips and scatter them over the hot coals. Add water to the drip pan when half of it is evaporated. After 1 1/2 hours, spray the baby back ribs with the Cider Mop spray and rotate them on the grill; repeat spraying every 45 minutes.
- Remove the drip pan and spread the coals in an even layer. Replenish with fresh coals to make a medium-hot fire. Dilute the Sweet and Sticky Barbecue Sauce with 1/2 cup water. Brush sauce over ribs and cook for 30 minutes, turning often. Repeat brushing 4 or 5 times to build a sticky glaze. Transfer the ribs to a carving board and let rest for 10 minutes. Cut between each rib and serve. (If you would like to prepare them ahead, the glazed ribs can be refrigerated overnight. Serve cold or reheat in a 325 degrees oven.)
- In a blender, puree the chopped garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion and water. The marinade can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. The dry rub can be refrigerated or frozen for up to 6 months.
- In a large, glass measuring cup, combine the apple juice, water and vinegar. Pour into a spray bottle and refrigerate. The mop spray can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic, onion, green pepper and a large pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the rum and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, black pepper, allspice and cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the brown sugar, water, ketchup, molasses, mustard, vinegar and hot sauce and simmer over moderate heat, stirring often, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the barbecue sauce to a large food processor and puree. Season the sauce with salt. The barbecue sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
BAKED BBQ BABY BACK RIBS
If you're in the mood for a little virtual trip into summer, give this technique a try. This works with literally any dry rub and barbecue sauce combo.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Baby Back Ribs
Time 3h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Mix ancho chile powder, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, cumin, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and chipotle pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- Place ribs meat-side down on aluminum foil. Prick back of rib rack several times with a knife.
- Generously apply coating of dry rub to all sides of rib rack.
- With rib rack meat-side down, fold foil around it to create a tight seal. Transfer to sheet pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until tender and cooked through, about 2 hours. Remove and cool 15 minutes.
- Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Open foil, drain and discard any accumulated juices and fat. Brush barbeque sauce on all sides of rack.
- Place rack meat-side up and return to oven, leaving foil open. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, and brush another layer of barbeque sauce on meat-side only. Repeat baking and brushing with sauce 4 more times, for a total of 50 minutes baking time.
- Cut rack into individual rib segments and serve with more barbeque sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 782.3 mg, Sugar 42.2 g
SLOW COOKER BABY BACK RIBS
These are the best I've had, short of the actual grilling method of course! This is a very simple recipe that I came up with a few years ago. It's not rocket science, just ribs cooked in the slow cooker and finished in the oven. This is what I do when I want ribs during the week and have to work all day. I'm eating them within a half-hour of getting home, and they turn out perfect every time!
Provided by norah
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Baby Back Ribs
Time 4h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season ribs with salt and pepper.
- Pour water into slow cooker. Layer the ribs into the slow cooker. Top the ribs with onion and garlic.
- Cook on High for 4 hours (or Low for 8 hours).
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Transfer ribs to a baking sheet. Discard onion and garlic. Coat ribs with barbeque sauce.
- Bake in preheated oven until the sauce caramelizes and sticks to the meat, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1067.4 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
Tips:
- To achieve the best flavor, select high-quality baby back ribs.
- Use a dry rub to coat the ribs generously, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Before cooking, wrap the ribs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to enhance the flavors.
- When grilling, maintain a consistent temperature and cook the ribs slowly over indirect heat to prevent burning and ensure tenderness.
- Baste the ribs with the barbecue sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking to add a glossy glaze and caramelized finish.
- Allow the ribs to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving, covered in foil, to redistribute the juices and ensure maximum tenderness.
Conclusion:
Adam Perry Lang's secret recipe for baby back ribs offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. By following these detailed instructions and incorporating the provided tips, you can recreate this mouthwatering dish in the comfort of your own home. Whether you prefer grilling, baking, or using a smoker, this versatile recipe adapts well to different cooking methods. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill or oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more. Happy cooking and enjoy the deliciousness!
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