Kittencal's Best and Easiest Baby Back Ribs
Indulge in the ultimate barbecue experience with Kittencal's Best and Easiest Baby Back Ribs—a foolproof recipe that guarantees fall-off-the-bone tenderness every time. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, these ribs are oven-baked to juicy perfection with a smoky-sweet dry rub made from pantry staples like brown sugar, paprika, and garlic powder. Wrapped in foil to lock in flavor and finished with a luscious layer of your favorite barbecue sauce, they can be caramelized to sticky, charred glory under the broiler or on the grill. With minimal prep and no need for a smoker, this recipe delivers mouthwatering ribs that will impress your family or elevate your backyard barbecue gathering. Perfect for rib lovers seeking an effortless approach to classic comfort food!
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Ingredients
- 2 racks Baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika (regular or smoked)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Step 2
Remove the silver membrane from the back of each rack of baby back ribs. This step is essential for tender ribs.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper, if using. This will be your dry rub.
Step 4
Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, ensuring an even coating on both sides.
Step 5
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet to lock in moisture during cooking.
Step 6
Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet, meat side up, and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours.
Step 7
After 2.5 hours, carefully remove the ribs from the oven and unwrap them. Be cautious of hot steam escaping from the foil.
Step 8
Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce on both sides.
Step 9
Turn your oven to broil or preheat a grill if you'd like to finish the ribs with a caramelized glaze.
Step 10
Place the ribs under the broiler or on a hot grill for 5-10 minutes, watching closely, until the barbecue sauce is bubbly and slightly charred.
Step 11
Remove the ribs, let them rest for 5 minutes, then slice between the bones and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1839.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5079.8 |
| Total Fat 337.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 121.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 1308.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6327.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 126.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 98.8g | |
| Protein 362.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 852.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4577.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories