Best 5 Bbq Baby Back Ribs Easy And Tender Recipes

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**Fall-Off-the-Bone BBQ Baby Back Ribs: A Tender and Flavorful Delight**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. These barbecue baby back ribs are the epitome of tender and flavorful, cooked to perfection with a blend of spices and a luscious barbecue sauce that will make your taste buds dance. Get ready to indulge in a finger-licking experience that will satisfy your barbecue cravings and leave you wanting seconds. This article presents a collection of recipes that guide you through the process of creating these delectable ribs, whether you prefer a classic, smoky flavor or a tangy and sweet glaze. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll learn how to select the best ribs, prepare them for cooking, and achieve that perfect balance of tenderness and flavor. So, grab your apron, fire up the grill, and let's dive into the world of barbecue baby back ribs!

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

THE ULTIMATE BBQ BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE



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BBQ baby back ribs cooked slow on the grill with a homemade spice rub + your favorite BBQ sauce. This is the Ultimate BBQ Baby Back Ribs Recipe, with ribs that are tender & flavorful meat that falls right off the bone!

Provided by Krista

Categories     Pork

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Full Racks of Pork Loin Ribs {Baby Back}
1 large bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce
1 T. garlic powder
1 T. paprika
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground pepper
1 large sweet onion, peeled & cut into wedges
6 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  • Remove the membrane or silverskin from the bottom side of the ribs. (see photo above) Flip over the rib rack so you are looking at the bottom side (the side without the meat.) Go to one end of the rib rack, using a knife slide it under the silverskin and pull. It should peel right off in one swipe. Once you have removed this part from all 3 full racks, set them aside and prepare the spice rub.
  • In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  • Next, rub this spice blend on the top side of each rack and place racks in two 13×9 baking dishes or in a roasting pan.
  • Next, evenly spread the onion quarters and garlic cloves between the two baking dishes, placing the onions and garlic cloves on top of or underneath the racks of ribs.
  • Lastly, add a 1/2″ of water to the bottom of each baking to dish. Completely cover each dish with aluminum foil. Place in oven and bake for 3 hours. {thats right.. you heard me... long and slow}
  • Remove from the oven, discard the onions and garlic cloves. Place rack of ribs on medium heat grill with bottom side facing down.
  • Slather each side of the ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce and grill each side for 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 rack, Calories 357 calories, Sugar 16 g, Sodium 1100 mg, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, Cholesterol 75 mg

TENDER OVEN BAKED BBQ RIBS THAT FALL OFF THE BONE



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Make these perfectly tender baked BBQ ribs with easy steps that create the ideal fall off the bone rib you've ever had! A simple but slowly cooked recipe that is foolproof!

Provided by Katie Hale

Categories     Main Dish

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 lbs pork baby back ribs
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cups mild barbecue sauce (any brand)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil;
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, garlic powder, granulated onion, chili powder, paprika, salt, peppers, and cumin until combined;
  • Coat the ribs on both sides with your spice blend, then brush with olive oil and place onto the baking sheet;
  • Cover the ribs with aluminum foil and place into the oven for 30 minutes;
  • While the ribs are cooking, blend the barbecue sauce, garlic powder, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and salt then divide into two bowls and set aside;
  • Remove from the oven, flip the ribs, baste with the juices, and 1/4 of the barbecue sauce blend, then cover again and cook for an additional 30 minutes;
  • Flip the ribs again, baste with more the juices in the pan, and cook for an additional 30 minutes;
  • Baste the ribs again with another 1/4 the barbecue sauce (or half of the half you put aside), flip them, and then recover and cook for another 30-minutes;
  • Remove the foil from the ribs, flip them again, and coat with the juices in the pan before cooking in 10-minute increments until the internal temperature has reached 145°F and the meat is falling off the bones and tender;
  • Serve cut apart and with additional sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 204 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 38 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 63 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1761 grams sodium, Sugar 40 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams unsaturated fat

TENDER BABY BACK RIBS



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"After many tries, these are the most tender and best tasting ribs I have ever made. Everyone who tries them says the same!" Joanne Parks, Steger, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 4-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SAUCE:
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup beer or beef broth

Steps:

  • Rub ribs with oil. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne; rub over ribs. Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. x 18 in.). Seal the edges of foil. In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce and beer; set aside., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 hour. Carefully remove ribs from foil. Place over direct heat; baste with sauce mixture. Grill 20 minutes or until meat is tender, turning and basting occasionally with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1896 calories, Fat 146g fat (52g saturated fat), Cholesterol 551mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 115g 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

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 for Making the Best BBQ Baby Back Ribs:

  • Choose high-quality baby back ribs: Look for ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Prepare the ribs properly: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim any excess fat.
  • Use a flavorful rub: A good rub will help to enhance the flavor of the ribs. Experiment with different rubs to find one that you like.
  • Cook the ribs slowly and low: This will help to ensure that the ribs are tender and fall-off-the-bone.
  • Baste the ribs regularly: Basting the ribs will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the ribs are cooked to your desired doneness.

Conclusion:

BBQ baby back ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your ribs turn out tender, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone. So fire up your grill and get started!

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