Best 6 Baby Back Rib Marinade Recipes

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**Savor the Succulent Delights: An Exploration of Baby Back Rib Marinade Recipes**

Succulent, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs are a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and brings people together. Whether you prefer a classic barbecue flavor, a tangy Asian glaze, or a spicy kick, there's a marinade recipe to suit every palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into a collection of delectable marinades, each promising to elevate your baby back ribs to mouthwatering perfection. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. From the sweet and smoky embrace of a brown sugar-based marinade to the vibrant zest of a citrus-infused blend, these recipes offer a diverse range of taste experiences. So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a flavorful adventure that will transform ordinary ribs into an extraordinary feast.

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

SMOKED BABY BACK RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 6h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 racks baby back ribs (about 3 pounds each)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard powder
Kosher salt
1 lemon, halved
1 apple, quartered
1 cup apple juice or cider
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Vegetable oil, for brushing

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.

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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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

VINEGAR BRINED BABY BACK RIBS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h12m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup apple cider vinegar
4 cups water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
10 garlic cloves, smashed
3 pounds baby back ribs, silver skin removed, racks cut in 1/2
1/2 bottle beer
1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered
BBQ sauce, recipe follows
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced serrano pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cups raspberries, frozen
1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
3 tablespoons molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to high.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large resealable bag or nonreactive container; combine the vinegar, water, 1 tablespoon of the salt and 1 tablespoon of the pepper, 4 of the garlic cloves and the ribs. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes only.
  • Remove the ribs from the brine and season both sides with the remaining salt and pepper. Sear the ribs on an indoor grill or outdoor if available, until lightly browned.
  • In a large roasting pan, fitted with a rack, arrange the ribs on the rack and pour in half of the beer. Drink or discard the remaining beer. Add the onion and remaining garlic cloves. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and put into the hot oven. Reduce the heat to 300 and roast for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the foil and baste the ribs with the BBQ Sauce. Roast for 7 minutes, then turn the ribs over, baste again and roast for another 7 minutes.
  • Remove the ribs from the oven to a cutting board and slice between the ribs. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and serrano and cook until the onion is translucent. Stir in the garlic and the ginger and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer, being cautious not to burn the mixture. Deglaze the pan with the vinegar and then add the raspberries, jam and molasses. Stir to combine, then lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender, then strain through a sieve into a bowl or jar, to remove the seeds, pushing the sauce through as much as possible. Can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week.

BABY BACK RIBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT1h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slabs baby back ribs
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons seasoning salt
4 garlic bulbs
2 large sweet onions
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bunch fresh oregano
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bottle red wine
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the ribs. Combine all seasonings in a bowl. Liberally season the ribs with the seasonings. Make sure to rub the seasonings into the meat.
  • Cut the garlic bulbs in half and slice the onions thinly. Wash your fresh herbs. In a large roasting pan, line the bottom with some of your onions. Place 2 slabs of the ribs over the onions, bone side down. Rub the ribs with 1 of the cut garlic bulbs, set the garlic cut side down on top of the slab. Place some thyme, oregano, and parsley over each slab. Place the remaining onions on top of herbs. Drizzle with wine and extra-virgin olive oil. Create a second layer of ribs, herbs, wine, extra-virgin olive oil. Allow the ribs to marinate, in the refrigerator, for 24 hours.
  • After 24 hours, the ribs are ready for the grill. Preheat a grill so 1 side of the grill is heated and 1 side is not.
  • Take the ribs out of the marinade. Place them bone side down over some hot coals. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to cook the ribs. Alternate your ribs from the hot side of the grill to the cold side. This will allow you to have more control over your cooking. Enjoy!

BAKED BBQ BABY BACK RIBS



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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

½ cup ancho chile powder
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
1 rack baby back pork ribs
1 cup barbeque sauce

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

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality baby back ribs. Look for ribs that are meaty and have good marbling.
  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. This will help the marinade penetrate the meat more easily.
  • Use a flavorful marinade. The marinade in this recipe is packed with delicious ingredients like brown sugar, garlic, and paprika.
  • Let the ribs marinate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This will give the marinade time to penetrate the meat and tenderize it.
  • Cook the ribs low and slow. This will help them become fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Baste the ribs with the marinade or barbecue sauce during the cooking process. This will help keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or baked beans.

Conclusion:

This baby back rib marinade is the perfect way to add flavor and tenderness to your ribs. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this marinade is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're firing up the grill, be sure to try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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