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Baby Back Ribs

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These Baby Back Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender with a sticky, smoky glaze that makes them the star of any meal. Oven-roasted to perfection and finished under the broiler for a caramelized crust.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks (about 4 pounds) baby back ribs
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Remove silver skin from the back of the ribs. Place ribs on the prepared baking sheet, bone side down.
  4. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the ribs. Cover tightly with foil.
  5. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until ribs are tender.
  6. Mix barbecue sauce with apple cider vinegar. Remove foil and brush sauce generously over ribs.
  7. Broil for 3–5 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and slightly charred. Watch closely.
  8. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving.

Notes

  • Use paper towel to easily remove the silver skin.
  • Slow roasting makes ribs tender without drying them out.
  • Finish under the broiler or on the grill for added flavor.
  • Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the fridge up to 4 days.