Fall off the bone, smoky, and succulent, barbecued baby back ribs are a classic American dish that is perfect for any occasion. Made with tender pork ribs coated in a flavorful dry rub and slow-cooked over indirect heat, these ribs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve them with your favorite sides like coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
**In this article, you'll find three delicious recipes for barbecued baby back ribs:**
* **Classic Barbecued Baby Back Ribs:** This recipe uses a simple dry rub made with brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. The ribs are then smoked for 3 hours over indirect heat until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
* **Honey Garlic Barbecued Baby Back Ribs:** This recipe adds a sweet and sticky glaze to the ribs, made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar. The ribs are smoked for 2 hours, then glazed and cooked for an additional hour.
* **Memphis-Style Barbecued Baby Back Ribs:** This recipe uses a dry rub made with a blend of spices, including paprika, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. The ribs are then smoked for 3 hours over indirect heat, then sauced and cooked for an additional hour.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and flavorful barbecued baby back ribs. So fire up your grill or smoker and get ready to cook up a feast!
OVEN-BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a bowl combine all ingredients except ribs to make a sauce; season with salt and pepper. On a rack set in a roasting pan season ribs with salt and pepper and brush with a thick layer of sauce. Roast ribs, basting every 30 minutes, until tender and falling off the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. Slice into individual ribs before serving with potato salad.
- In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise with cilantro, garlic, salt and 7 turns black pepper. Add potatoes and onions and toss to combine thoroughly; cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.
SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
Comfort food from the slow cooker! Pork ribs in a tangy barbecue sauce make an easy, irresistible family dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix all sauce ingredients; set aside.
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Place pork in slow cooker. Spoon about 1 1/2 cups sauce evenly over sections. Reserve remaining sauce; refrigerate.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours (or on High heat setting 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes) or until almost tender.
- Remove pork from slow cooker; drain and discard cooking liquid. Return pork to slow cooker; spoon reserved sauce evenly over each section. If cooking on High heat setting, reduce to Low. Cover; cook 1 hour longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1320 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 1 g
BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
This recipe came about by accident when I was making ribs for company and discovered I didn't have enough sauce. I combined the ingredients on hand and came up with this special sauce.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut ribs into serving size pieces; place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Add salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon liquid smoke if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours or until ribs are just tender. Do not overcook. , Meanwhile, combine barbecue sauces, ketchup, honey and remaining liquid smoke if desired. Drain ribs and transfer to grill. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat, basting both sides several times with sauce, for 8-10 minutes or until ribs are tender and well-glazed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 42g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 910mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
CHINESE BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle. Line a 17- by 12- by 1-inch baking pan with foil.
- Purée ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and oil in a blender, then transfer to a bowl and whisk in hoisin sauce and honey. Reserve 1/2 cup sauce and coat ribs with remainder.
- Arrange ribs, meaty sides down, in pan and bake, turning and basting once with some of reserved sauce halfway through baking, until cooked through, about 40 minutes.
- Turn on broiler. Brush ribs, meaty sides up, with remaining sauce. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until edges are lightly charred, 4 to 8 minutes.
FALL OFF THE BONE BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
The ribs come clean off the bone after cooking in the oven over low heat, then a quick brush with your favorite barbecue sauce and grilled for five to six minutes. These are finger licking good and get rave reviews everytime I make them! Easy!
Provided by topchefddb
Categories Pork
Time 3h40m
Yield 1/2 Rack per person, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix Brown sugar with spices and set aside. Pre-heat oven to 275 degrees. Use a 2 piece broiler pan, the lower half filled with very hot water, then layer racks of rib on the top. Ribs can be left whole in racks and layered, I have done 6 at a time, they still come out great. Rub the brown sugar mixture liberally over each rack. Then using heavy duty tin foil, cover the pan so that no heat escapes. I usually double wrap the ribs. Set in oven for 3 hours and can be up to 5 hours. Remove foil carefully and cut ribs into a manageable length to grill them. If you try to grill the rack without making it smaller, some of the ribs will fall apart and the meat will literally fall off the bones! Brush with your favorite barbecue sauce, I like homemade or Sweet Baby Ray's brand. Grill over a very hot gas or charcoal rill for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with plenty of napkins. These ribs are amazing!
CHINESE BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
Make and share this Chinese Barbecued Baby Back Ribs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle. Line a 17- by 12- by 1-inch baking pan with foil.
- Purée ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and oil in a blender, then transfer to a bowl and whisk in hoisin sauce and honey. Reserve 1/2 cup sauce and coat ribs with remainder.
- Arrange ribs, meaty sides down, in pan and bake, turning and basting once with some of reserved sauce halfway through baking, until cooked through, about 40 minutes.
- Turn on broiler. Brush ribs, meaty sides up, with remaining sauce. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until edges are lightly charred, 4 to 8 minutes.
TRAVELING OVEN-BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
I fixed these ribs for the 4th of July. My son-in-law did not have to brave the heat to barbecue (which he greatly appreciated), and my kitchen was cooled off by the time I returned home after our celebration. Putting the ribs in the already heated slow cooker kept them nice and warm on my 20-minute drive.
Provided by New Orleans Gal
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Baby Back Ribs
Time 10h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the racks of ribs into serving sizes of 2 to 3 ribs. Sprinkle with steak seasoning, and place into a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and honey barbecue sauce in a bowl, and stir to combine. Place the ribs, bone sides down, in a single layer in a large roasting pan. Place slices of onion on the ribs; cover the pan with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until ribs are cooked through, about 1 hour. Drain off excess fat.
- Pick the onion slices from the ribs, and place them into the bottom of a slow cooker. Top the ribs in the roasting pan with the barbecue sauce mixture, reserving 1/2 cup. Pour the reserved half-cup of barbecue sauce mix over the onions in the slow cooker, and set the cooker to Low. Return the ribs to the oven and bake until tender, an additional 45 minutes, basting several times with sauce.
- Remove the ribs from the roasting pan and gently place into the slow cooker; pour in sauce. Either serve immediately, or cover the cooker for transporting ribs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1078 mg, Sugar 19.3 g
OLD BAY BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
Old Bay with ribs you say? YES! Old Bay seasoning is not just for seafood. This recipe includes a great rub using Old Bay Seasoning. Easy to prepare and fast, especially if you boil the ribs in advance. Barbecue time is only 20 minutes! GASP!-Yes I said boil. I know many say boiling boils out all the flavor, but these ribs are as tasty as can be. Cook time does not include standing time of 20 minutes to 24 hours. These can be finished either on the grill or in the oven.
Provided by IHeartDogs
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut ribs into 3 or 4 rib sections.
- Place ribs in a large stockpot along with onion and garlic.
- Cover with water and bring to a full boil.
- Cover pot and lower heat to simmer, and let simmer for 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine Old Bay seasoning and brown sugar together, mixing well.
- After 45 minutes, carefully remove ribs from stockpot and place on a platter and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Rub ribs with seasoning mix.
- Let ribs stand with rub anywhere from 20 minutes to 24 hours, wrapping and refrigerating if longer than 20 minutes (I make mine the morning of the day I'm planning on barbecuing them).
- Before finishing, bring ribs back to room temperature if they have been refrigerated.
- If using the grill, preheat grill to medium or medium-high heat.
- Place ribs on grill and barbecue 5 minutes on each side, then baste with your favorite barbecue sauce and continue to grill about 5-10 minutes each side, until heated through.
- If finishing in the oven, preheat oven to 350°F and place ribs on shallow baking dish.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, then baste with sauce and bake another 10 minutes.
- Turn ribs over, baste the other side, and continue cooking about 10 minutes more, until heated through.
- Serve ribs with extra sauce on the side.
PRESSURE COOKER BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Rub: Combine the ingredients and rub mixture evenly over the ribs. Sauce: Heat oil in the pressure cooker pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in ketchup, water, molasses, vinegar and mustard. Stir to combine. Cook for one minute (my additional step) Measure out and reserve one cup of the sauce. Arrange the ribs upright in the pot, with meaty sides facing outward, then pour reserved sauce over the ribs. Lock the pressure cooker lid in place and bring to high pressure over medium-high heat. As soon as the pot reaches high pressure, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes adjusting heat as needed to maintain high pressure. Note: I set my electric pressure cooker to medium-high for 15 minutes, then let it do a natural pressure release for 15 minutes. Our ribs turned out perfectly. For a slow cooker, cook for 6 to 8 hours. Before serving: Preheat the broiler with the rack 6-inch below the flame. Remove ribs (meaty side up), with tongs, onto a foil-lined baking sheet with a baking rack set on top. Skim off the excess fat from the sauce, in the pot. Simmer the sauce until it is thickened, about 10 minutes, to equal about 2 cups. Brush the ribs with some of the sauce, flipping them over and brushing both sides. Starting with the meaty side up, broil until browned and sticky, for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Watch closely, as the sauce has sugar and can burn! Turn over a few times, adding additional sauce-- for a total of 10 to 15 minutes. Yum!
BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
Steps:
- Marinate ribs Rub paste evenly over ribs and wrap well in plastic. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours.
- Prepare grill Open the bottom vents and fill a chimney starter to the top with charcoal briquettes and allow them to burn until all are coated with a fine gray ash. Scrub grates with a grill brush and sweep lightly with oil. Push charcoal to one side of the grill and set the ribs on the opposite side. Rest an oven thermometer near the ribs. Cover the grill, then open the vents and position them over the ribs (this draws heat from coals to ribs).
- Grill ribs After 20 minutes, check on the temperature inside the grill. The thermometer should read 275°F to 300°F (open lid, if necessary, to lower temperature). Let the ribs cook like this for a total of about 2 hours, turning them over and rotating 90 degrees every 30 minutes and adding more coals after 1 hour. If the ribs seem to be getting too dark too soon, tent them with foil. After 2 hours, the ribs should be cooked through (to test doneness, lift and hold the rack with tongs-they should bend and start to break away at the bend point) and nicely charred in spots; if not, continue cooking and check frequently until they are ready (this could take up to about 30 minutes more). Brush ribs with some sauce and cook 15 minutes more. Transfer ribs to a platter and let rest 5 minutes before serving with remaining sauce.
- ABOUT BARBECUE
- The terms grilling and barbecuing are often used interchangeably, but there is an important (if little known) distinction between the two techniques. Barbecuing uses indirect heat at a very low temperature-even lower than indirect heat grilling-to slowly cook food with a combination of heat and smoke. The slow and low heat of barbecuing is ideally suited for large, tougher cuts of meat, such as whole briskets and racks of ribs. Grilling, on the other hand, uses a more intense direct heat that browns the meat, but that doesn't add the depth of smokiness that distinguishes true barbecue.
- Equipment
- A 22-inch round charcoal grill is ideal for grilling ribs, as it will allow enough room for both hot and cool spots created by the charcoal. An 18-inch grill will also work, but you will need to start with fewer briquettes and to replenish them more frequently during cooking. Either way, they must be tended to with a watchful eye. Although it burns hotter than briquettes, hardwood lump charcoal can be used instead: Fill a chimney starter three-fourths full and add a handful of coals every 20 minutes; if the temperature in the grill rises too high, wait about 30 minutes before adding more coals. The trick is to know when the coals are starting to burn out, which can cause a significant decline in temperature; adding more coals at the right time will help maintain steady heat.
BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
Make and share this Barbecued Baby Back Ribs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Pork
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim the fat from the ribs.
- In a bowl, add the paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, dried sage, celery seeds, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the rub mixture over both sides of the ribs; rub in using your fingers.
- Prepare grill for indirect grilling; medium heat.
- Place ribs with the bone side down on the grill rack over the drip pan.
- Cover and grill for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until ribs are tender, brush occasionally with apple juice after the ribs have grilled for 45 minutes.
'BARBECUED' BABY BACK RIBS
Make and share this 'Barbecued' Baby Back Ribs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories Pork
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Cut the vegetables into nice thick chunks. Halve the garlic and quarter the apples. Don't worry about the skins, seeds, etc. All will be strained later.
- Take the racks of ribs, and cut them in half, and season with salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, dredge the rib racks in flour on all sides. In a large wide pot, on high heat, add the oil, let it get hot, and sear the ribs, until brown on all sides. Don't tamper with them. Let their surface maintain a nice contact with the hot pan. It will take about 4 to 5 minutes, per side. Remove the meat, and drain the excess oil, leaving behind all of the solid meaty bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Add all the vegetables, apples, and a few sprigs each of herbs to the pot. Let them caramelize by leaving them to sit without tossing, for a few minutes, then toss to turn them, and let sit a bit longer. Return the ribs to the pot, and place them over the vegetables.
- In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, cider vinegar, soy, and maple syrup. Add the chipotle peppers with their adobo sauce, to taste. Stir. Add the liquids to the cooking pot. Add the wine, and add enough water, if needed, to ensure that the ribs are just barely covered. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover the pan with foil, and place in the oven until the ribs are barely fork tender - but not so tender they are falling off the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove the meat from the pot, and cut into rib sections, and set aside.
- Strain the solids out of the liquid. Return the liquid to the pan, and reduce by half (about 15 minutes), to make the barbecue glaze.
- When nearly done, remove a 1/2 cup of liquid and place it into a medium bowl, add the potato starch, and whisk until smooth. Whisk the mixture back into the pot. This will help thicken the glaze and give the shiny look and syrupy texture. Toss the ribs back into the glaze to warm and coat them.
- Mound the ribs up on a platter, and garnish with a handful of baby greens or sprouts, and serve with Warm Potato Salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2595.7, Fat 142.6, SaturatedFat 47.4, Cholesterol 554.2, Sodium 6135, Carbohydrate 132.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 89.8, Protein 165.6
APPLE-GLAZED BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS
Categories Beef
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the sugar with the garlic salt, chile powder, salt, black pepper, celery salt, cayenne, cinnamon, and white pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the spice mix to a medium bowl and whisk in the cider, apple jelly, honey, and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Pull the membrane off the underside of each rib rack using a towel to grasp the corner. On a rimmed baking sheet, rub the ribs with the remaining spice mix; bake, meaty side up, for 2 1/2 hours. Pour the cider mixture over the ribs and turn to coat. Tightly cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Light a grill. Uncover the ribs and brush with the barbecue sauce; grill over moderate heat, turning and brushing, until glazed, 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then cut between the bones and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs. Baby back ribs are the most popular type of ribs for barbecuing. They are smaller and meatier than spare ribs, and they have a more tender texture.
- Prepare the ribs. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. This will help the ribs cook more evenly and will also prevent them from curling up.
- Season the ribs. There are many different ways to season ribs. You can use a simple rub made with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, or you can use a more complex rub that includes herbs and spices.
- Cook the ribs. Ribs can be cooked in the oven, on the grill, or in a smoker. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
- Baste the ribs. Basting the ribs with a barbecue sauce or a mixture of apple juice and vinegar will help keep them moist and flavorful.
- Serve the ribs. Ribs are traditionally served with a barbecue sauce, but you can also serve them with other sauces, such as a honey mustard sauce or a teriyaki sauce.
Conclusion:
Barbecued baby back ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are cooking for a family meal or a backyard barbecue, these ribs are sure to be a hit. So fire up the grill and get cooking!
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