Paprika Glazed Baby Back Ribs

Get ready to savor tender, smoky, and irresistibly sticky *Paprika Glazed Baby Back Ribs*, a show-stopping dish perfect for your next barbecue or family dinner. These baby back ribs are lovingly coated in a bold spice rub featuring smoky paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne for optional heat, then slow-cooked to perfection in the oven. The crowning glory? A luscious glaze made with honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil that caramelizes beautifully under the grill, adding a glossy, finger-licking finish. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and charred edges, these ribs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bursting with sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Serve them hot alongside your favorite summer sides for a meal that’s guaranteed to bring everyone back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Baby back ribs
• 3 tablespoons Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 4 tablespoons Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, coating them thoroughly.

Step 5

Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet, meat side up.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours until the ribs are tender.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together apple cider vinegar, honey, ketchup, and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, then set aside.

Step 8

After 2.5 hours of baking, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil.

Step 9

Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.

Step 10

Brush the glaze generously over the ribs and place them on the grill (or under the broiler) for 5-10 minutes, turning and glazing them occasionally, until the edges caramelize and char slightly.

Step 11

Remove the ribs from the grill, tent with foil, and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your smoky, sticky, and flavorful paprika glazed baby back ribs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2051.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5659.0

Total Fat 367.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 126.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1308.6mg	0%
Sodium 8956.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 162.6g
Protein 366.4g	0%

Vitamin D 18.7IU	0%
Calcium 917.9mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 5045.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.0%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 14.9%