Dad's Micro Ribs
Get ready to revolutionize your rib game with "Dad's Micro Ribs," a speedy yet flavor-packed recipe that brings tender, smoky, and caramelized barbecue goodness to your table in under an hour! Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, these pork baby back ribs are first steamed to perfection in the microwave—yes, really—then finished in the oven with a sticky, golden barbecue glaze. A tantalizing dry rub made with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders infuses every bite with irresistible smoky-sweet flavor, while a splash of apple cider vinegar ensures melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Serve these juicy ribs hot off the broiler with extra barbecue sauce for dipping, and let the irresistible aroma transport your kitchen to backyard BBQ heaven—even if it's the dead of winter.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork baby back ribs
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the ribs. If the ribs still have the silver skin membrane on the back, remove it by sliding a knife underneath and peeling it off with your fingers or a paper towel for grip.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
Step 3
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
Step 4
Cut the ribs into smaller sections (3-4 ribs per section) so they fit into a large microwave-safe dish. Arrange them in a single layer in the dish.
Step 5
Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup of water to the dish to create steam while cooking. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and poke a few small holes to allow some steam to escape.
Step 6
Microwave the ribs on HIGH for 25-30 minutes, checking halfway to ensure even cooking. The meat should be tender and almost cooked through at this stage.
Step 7
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
Step 8
Transfer the microwaved ribs to the wire rack. Brush barbecue sauce generously over both sides of each rib section.
Step 9
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the barbecue sauce becomes caramelized and slightly charred.
Step 10
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1241.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3219.2 |
| Total Fat 219.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 80.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 852.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5917.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 135.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 108.2g | |
| Protein 193.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 330.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3240.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories