Sarasota's Pork Baby Back Ribs

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Sarasota's Pork Baby Back Ribs, a barbecue lover's dream recipe that promises tender, fall-off-the-bone goodness. These ribs are coated in a bold, smoky dry rub featuring brown sugar, smoked paprika, and ground mustard before being slow-cooked to perfection in the oven. A homemade barbecue glaze, beautifully balanced with tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet honey, and a touch of liquid smoke, elevates the dish with layers of sticky, caramelized flavor. Finished on the grill or under the broiler for a flavorful char, these juicy ribs are an absolute crowd-pleaser. Perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy family dinners, serve them alongside classic sides like coleslaw or cornbread for an unforgettable meal. Keywords: pork baby back ribs, barbecue ribs, smoky ribs recipe, homemade BBQ glaze, fall-off-the-bone ribs.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin membrane on the back of the rack. Use a sharp knife to loosen one corner, then grab it with a paper towel and pull it off completely.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and ground mustard to create the dry rub.

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs, ensuring an even coating.

Step 5

Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bones.

Step 6

While the ribs are in the oven, make the barbecue glaze. In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and olive oil. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Once the ribs are cooked, remove them from the oven and carefully unwrap them from the foil.

Step 8

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (or set your oven broiler to high for indoor cooking).

Step 9

Brush the ribs generously with the barbecue glaze on both sides.

Step 10

Grill (or broil) the ribs for 5–7 minutes per side, brushing more glaze as needed, until the edges begin to caramelize and develop a slight char.

Step 11

Remove the ribs from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones.

Step 12

Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1976.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4641.6

Total Fat 341.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 4921.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 99.1g
Protein 287.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 412.2mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 4404.5mg	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: 64.8%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 10.9%