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Baby Back Ribs

Baby Back Ribs

Treat yourself to tender and flavorful Baby Back Ribs - the perfect dinner for any occasion!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Broil Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 482 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar use a brown sugar substitute for low carb option
  • 1 rack of baby back ribs you can cook as many racks at the same time
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 c. bbq sauce
  • 2 tsp chili powder - use mild to hot depending on your preferences
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 275 degrees F.
  • After rinsing the ribs, pat them dry using a paper towel. Then, take the silver skin membrane off the underside.
  • Step 3: Rub the dry rub on the whole ribs. Tent the ribs and let them sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. This step is optional but recommended to enhance the flavor of the ribs.
  • In foil, wrap the ribs and place them on a baking sheet. Make sure to tightly seal the edges to make a packet. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 2 hours. Once the ribs' meat pulls back from the bone and the ribs are fork tender, the ribs are done. If using a larger rack of ribs, cook them for up to 4 hours.
  • Remove the ribs from the oven when done and peel back the foil. Discard any juices before basting the ribs with BBQ sauce.
  • Optional Steps:
  • To slightly char the top of the ribs, you can broil or grill them. On a hot grill, place the ribs directly over the flames and grill them for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling. If broiling put the baking tray under the broiler and broil the ribs for about 3 to 5 minutes. Take the ribs out and add another layer of bbq and resume broiling.

Notes

1. You can use a larger baking pan or two separate baking pans to make more racks of ribs.
2. Adjust the cooking time accordingly based on the size of the rack of ribs and the number of ribs you are planning to cook. Make sure to check the meat after 2 hours, then continue to cook in 20 to 30 minutes increments until pull-apart tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 29gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 3099mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 2492IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 3mg
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