Best 6 Saucy Grilled Baby Back Ribs Recipes

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**Savor the Finger-Licking Goodness of Saucy Grilled Baby Back Ribs: A Culinary Journey of Sweet, Savory, and Succulent Flavors**

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary adventure with our collection of saucy grilled baby back ribs recipes, meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Embark on a flavor-filled expedition as we explore a symphony of taste sensations, from the classic and beloved barbecue sauce to the tangy and spicy Asian-inspired glaze. Each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of culinary artistry. Whether you prefer a sweet and smoky glaze or a bold and herbaceous marinade, our curated selection caters to every palate. Prepare to elevate your grilling game and become the master of succulent, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs that will steal the show at any gathering.

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

SAUCY GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS



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Don't worry about the beer in the sauce-it's just root beer, which is a subtle undertone to the yummy sauce. -Terri Kandell, Addison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups ketchup
2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup root beer
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 pounds pork baby back ribs

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°. Set aside 3 cups of sauce for basting and serving., Brush remaining sauce over ribs. Place bone side down on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender., On a greased grill, cook ribs, covered, over medium heat 15-25 minutes or until browned, turning and brushing occasionally with some of the reserved sauce. Cut into serving-size pieces; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 31g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1046mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein.

FOOLPROOF RIBS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE



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Ina Garten's secret to perfect grilled ribs: Cook them in the oven first! "There are two great benefits of this method. First, instead of fussing with the heat of the coals, all I have to do is put the ribs in the oven, set a timer and forget about them. Second (and even better): I can make them ahead! Early in the day, I'll roast the ribs, and just before serving, I'll fire up the grill and barbecue them. All the fun of cooking outdoors and I never need to call 911!"

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 pounds Danish baby back ribs (4 racks) or St. Louis ribs (2 racks)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 recipe Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large onion)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 cup (10 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup honey
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup (8 ounces) hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • Place the ribs on the sheet pan meat-side up and sprinkle them with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour the barbecue sauce generously on each rack and cover the ribs loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 1/2 hours for baby backs and 1 3/4 hours for St. Louis ribs, until the meat is very tender when tested with a fork. As soon as the ribs are out of the oven, spread them generously with additional barbecue sauce. Grill right away or refrigerate to grill later.
  • About 40 minutes before you want to serve, heat a charcoal grill with a layer of hot coals or heat a gas grill to medium-high heat. After the charcoal turns gray, brush the cooking grate with oil to keep the ribs from sticking. Place the ribs on the grill ribs-side down, put the lid on top (be sure both vents are open!) and grill for 5 minutes. Turn the ribs meat-side down, put the lid back on and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board and cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow the ribs to rest for 10 minutes. Cut into ribs and serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat, add the onions and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili powder, cumin and pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Use immediately or pour into a container and refrigerate for several weeks.

GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS WITH SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Enjoy these grilled pork loin back ribs brushed with spicy barbecue sauce - a wonderful dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 lb pork loin back ribs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Cut ribs into serving pieces; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place ribs in 15x10x1-inch pan. Cover with foil; bake about 2 hours 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix sauce ingredients. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer.
  • Place pork on unheated side of two-burner gas grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill. (If using one-burner gas grill, cook over low heat.) Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, brushing with sauce every 5 minutes, until pork is no longer pink and meat begins to pull away from bones. Discard any remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 2-pound racks baby back pork ribs
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons steak seasoning (such as Montreal blend)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Turn the ribs bone-side up. Slip a paring knife between the thin membrane and the bone to loosen, then pull off the membrane. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, steak seasoning, cumin and oregano in a small bowl; rub all over the ribs. Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high and prepare for indirect grilling: For a gas grill, turn off one or two of the center burners and reduce the remaining burners to medium low. On a charcoal grill, bank the coals to the sides, leaving the center open; set up a drip pan to avoid flare-ups.
  • Oil the grill grates. Place the ribs bone-side down, overlapping slightly if needed, on the cooler part of the grill (indirect heat). Cover and cook, rotating the rib racks once, until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bones, about 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes.
  • Mix the honey, vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Transfer the ribs to direct heat. Brush with the honey mixture and continue to grill, uncovered, brushing with the honey mixture once more, until glazed, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into ribs.

BABY-BACK RIBS WITH HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE



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I know there are many passiote rib connoisseurs who are horrified by people who boil their ribs before broiling or grilling them, but it's a quick and easy way to make them super tender and I can't tell the difference... These are SO easy and good, you'll wonder why you ever paid so much for ribs at a restaraunt. I often use country-style ribs instead of baby back.

Provided by Robyns Cookin

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs pork baby back ribs, cut into several pieces
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.
  • Simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix the rest of ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.
  • Heat oven broiler. (Can also be grilled.).
  • Line a broiler pan with foil and place the ribs, meat side down on the rack.
  • Brush with half of the sauce.
  • Broil 4 inches from the heat source for 6-7 minutes.
  • Turn over, brush with the remaining sauce and broil for 6-7 more minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.2, Fat 53.6, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 183.7, Sodium 896, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 16.6, Protein 37.3

GRILLED BABY BACK PORK RIBS WITH MUSTARD-BOURBON SAUCE



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Categories     Garlic     Mustard     Onion     Pork     Tomato     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Tailgating     Grill/Barbecue     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 25

For sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 bunches green onions, chopped
2 cups chopped white onions
8 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
1 cup tomato paste (about 9 ounces)
1 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
1 cup water
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup apple juice
1 large dried ancho chili, stemmed, seeded, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups bourbon
For spice rub and ribs
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 pounds baby back pork ribs (about 3 whole racks)

Steps:

  • Make sauce
  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add green onions, white onions and garlic and sauté until tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in all remaining ingredients, adding bourbon last. Simmer sauce until thick and reduced to 7 cups, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Make spice rub and ribs
  • Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Rub spice mixture over both sides of rib racks. Arrange ribs on large baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Cut rib racks into 4- to 6-rib sections. Arrange ribs on barbecue. Grill until meat is tender, occasionally turning ribs with tongs, about 40 minutes. Using tongs, transfer ribs to work surface.
  • Cut rib sections between bones into individual ribs. Arrange on clean baking sheet. Transfer 3 cups sauce to small bowl; place remaining sauce in small saucepan and reserve. Brush ribs with sauce from bowl.
  • Return ribs to barbecue. Place pan of reserved sauce at edge of barbecue to rewarm. Grill ribs until brown and crisp on edges, brushing with more sauce from bowl and turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Serve ribs with warm sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality baby back ribs, ideally with good marbling for extra flavor and tenderness.
  • Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin from the back of the ribs using a sharp knife or kitchen shears. This will help the ribs cook more evenly and allow the marinade to penetrate better.
  • Experiment with different marinades to find one that suits your taste preferences, whether it's a classic BBQ sauce, a spicy rub, or a sweet and tangy glaze.
  • Let the ribs marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-low heat and cook the ribs slowly and indirectly, allowing the smoke and heat to penetrate the meat and create a delicious crust.
  • Baste the ribs periodically with your chosen marinade or sauce to keep them moist and flavorful during grilling.
  • Cook the ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender, typically around 2-3 hours, depending on the thickness of the ribs and the temperature of your grill.
  • Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful rib.

Conclusion:

Grilling baby back ribs is a delicious and relatively simple process that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can create tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs that will be the star of any backyard barbecue or gathering. Experiment with different marinades and sauces to find your favorite combination, and don't be afraid to get creative with your sides and accompaniments. With a little practice, you'll be grilling mouthwatering baby back ribs like a pro!

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