Indulge in the tantalizing world of baby back ribs, where culinary artistry meets smoky, fall-off-the-bone perfection. Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed journey with our meticulously curated collection of baby back ribs recipes. From classic barbecue techniques to innovative culinary fusions, we bring you a symphony of taste sensations that will leave your taste buds dancing. Discover the magic of tender and juicy ribs slathered in luscious sauces, infused with aromatic spices, and cooked to succulent perfection. Whether you prefer a sweet and tangy glaze, a spicy and smoky rub, or a savory blend of herbs and spices, our recipes offer a diverse range of flavor profiles to satisfy every palate. Prepare to impress your friends and family with these mouthwatering baby back ribs that are sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
PRIZE WINNING BABY BACK RIBS
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
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
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
BEST BABY BACK RIBS IN TOWN RECIPE
Provided by á-164749
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- · Make one recipe of Rib Sauce (above) and set aside. · Pre-cook ribs by EITHER Baking (preferred method) OR Parboiling. · MAKE-AHEAD TIP: After pre-cooking (baking or parboiling) ribs, they may be vacuum sealed and frozen for up to 3 months OR glazed with Rib Sauce and refrigerated or given their final baking immediately. · ** BAKING RIBS (preferred method): Cut rack of ribs in half. Place 1 1/2 pounds ribs in each of two 9x13-inch casserole dishes. · Add 1/4 cup vinegar to each casserole. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Drain all liquid. · ** PAR-BOILING RIBS: Cut rack of ribs in half. Fill large pot with water; heat to boiling. Add all ribs to boiling water (should be enough to just cover top of ribs). · Simmer ribs about 45 minutes until just tender but meat is not falling off the bones. Remove ribs from boiling water. Rinse and drain · **** RIBS (Final Baking): Cut ribs in sections. In two 9x13-inch glass casserole, place ribs in SINGLE layer in casserole · Pour about 1/3 of Rib Sauce over one dish of ribs to glaze them. · Repeat with second half of ribs, using another 1/3 of sauce or enough of the remaining sauce to glaze all the ribs. · MAKE-AHEAD TIP: At this point you can cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. · If frozen, thaw before baking. · Place UNCOVERED ribs in preheated 350 degree oven. · Bake for 45-60 minutes until most of sauce has been absorbed by the ribs and meat is "melt-in-your-mouth" tender. · If you have any remaining sauce, serve it with the ribs, along with plenty of napkins. · These are finger-licking good and messy to eat-- but is there any other way to eat ribs?. · *** RIB SAUCE: Mix cornstarch and water together to make a slurry Set aside. · Mix remaining dry ingredients together. · Place in saucepan. · Mix remaining wet ingredients together. · Pour half of wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring to mix well. · Add remaining half of wet ingredients, stir to mix well, and simmer mixture, uncovered, for about 10-20 minutes to thicken sauce a bit. · While mixture is gently boiling, pour in slurry while stirring. · Return mixture to a slow boil and cook until sauce thickens a little. · Sauce should be thick enough to cling to ribs, yet pourable. · Cool sauce and store in air-tight glass or plastic container. · Refrigerated it keeps indefinitely.
THE BEST BABY BACK RIBS
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
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.
BEST BABY BACK RIBS IN TOWN
When Damon's Restaurant left our area, I had to re-create their delectable, sweet, hickory-flavored ribs because we all loved them so much. These tender, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth ribs live up to their name and are my family's #1 favorite. Although this recipe takes a while to prepare, the steps are easy, and the results are well-worth the trouble. The sauce recipe came from my cookbook, "True Southern Family Recipes". It can be prepared ahead and refrigerated indefinitely.
Provided by BeachGirl
Categories Sauces
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 9x13 casserole full of ribs, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make one recipe of Rib Sauce (above) and set aside.
- Pre-cook ribs by EITHER Baking (preferred method) OR Parboiling.
- MAKE-AHEAD TIP: After pre-cooking (baking or parboiling) ribs, they may be vacuum sealed and frozen for up to 3 months OR glazed with Rib Sauce and refrigerated or given their final baking immediately.
- ** BAKING RIBS (preferred method): Cut rack of ribs in half. Place 1 1/2 pounds ribs in each of two 9x13-inch casserole dishes.
- Add 1/4 cup vinegar to each casserole. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Drain all liquid.
- ** PAR-BOILING RIBS: Cut rack of ribs in half. Fill large pot with water; heat to boiling. Add all ribs to boiling water (should be enough to just cover top of ribs).
- Simmer ribs about 45 minutes until just tender but meat is not falling off the bones. Remove ribs from boiling water. Rinse and drain.
- **** RIBS (Final Baking): Cut ribs in sections. In two 9x13-inch glass casserole, place ribs in SINGLE layer in casserole.
- Pour about 1/3 of Rib Sauce over one dish of ribs to glaze them.
- Repeat with second half of ribs, using another 1/3 of sauce or enough of the remaining sauce to glaze all the ribs.
- MAKE-AHEAD TIP: At this point you can cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
- If frozen, thaw before baking.
- Place UNCOVERED ribs in preheated 350 degree oven.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until most of sauce has been absorbed by the ribs and meat is "melt-in-your-mouth" tender.
- If you have any remaining sauce, serve it with the ribs, along with plenty of napkins.
- These are finger-licking good and messy to eat-- but is there any other way to eat ribs?.
- *** RIB SAUCE: Mix cornstarch and water together to make a slurry Set aside.
- Mix remaining dry ingredients together.
- Place in saucepan.
- Mix remaining wet ingredients together.
- Pour half of wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring to mix well.
- Add remaining half of wet ingredients, stir to mix well, and simmer mixture, uncovered, for about 10-20 minutes to thicken sauce a bit.
- While mixture is gently boiling, pour in slurry while stirring.
- Return mixture to a slow boil and cook until sauce thickens a little.
- Sauce should be thick enough to cling to ribs, yet pourable.
- Cool sauce and store in air-tight glass or plastic container.
- Refrigerated it keeps indefinitely.
BAKED BABY BACK RIBS
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
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.
THE ABSOLUTE BEST BABY BACK RIBS
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
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.
CRAZY DELICIOUS BABY BACK RIBS
My husband craves a good ribs recipe, so we cook them multiple ways. This low and slow method with a tangy sauce is the best we've found. -Jan Whitworth, Roebuck, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; rub with seasoning mixture. Place ribs in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients. Transfer ribs to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with some of the sauce. Bake until browned, 15-20 minutes, turning once and brushing occasionally with sauce. Serve with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 33g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1082mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
BABY BACK RIBS
Slow-cook the ribs during the day and they will be ready to finish on the grill when you get home. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the water, onion, celery, 1 teaspoon garlic and peppercorns. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until meat is tender. , In a small saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce, plum sauce, hot pepper sauce and remaining garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove ribs. Discard cooking juices and vegetables., Brush ribs with sauce. Grill, covered, on an oiled rack over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes or until browned, turning and basting occasionally with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 39g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Look for baby back ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. Avoid ribs that are too fatty or have a lot of cartilage.
- Prepare the ribs properly: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim any excess fat. Cut the ribs into individual portions if desired.
- Use a good rub: A good rub will help to flavor the ribs and create a crispy crust. There are many different rub recipes available, so experiment until you find one that you like.
- Cook the ribs slowly and low: Baby back ribs should be cooked slowly and low in order to become tender and fall-off-the-bone. The ideal cooking temperature is between 225°F and 250°F.
- Baste the ribs frequently: Basting the ribs with a mixture of barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Let the ribs rest before serving: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will allow 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 for a backyard barbecue or a special occasion, these tips will help you make the best baby back ribs in town.
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