Savory Spicy and Sweet Baby Back Ribs

Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with these Savory Spicy and Sweet Baby Back Ribs—a mouthwatering blend of tender, fall-off-the-bone meat paired with a bold balance of flavors. This recipe starts with a homemade dry rub featuring a harmonious mix of smoky paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne for a spicy kick. The ribs are slow-baked to perfection, ensuring juicy results, before being slathered in a luscious glaze made from honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and just the right touch of hot sauce. Caramelized in the oven for a sticky, finger-licking finish, these ribs strike the perfect trifecta of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Ideal for a weekend dinner or summer cookout, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to satisfy barbecue enthusiasts and comfort food lovers alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Baby back ribs
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 4 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 2 teaspoons Hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs for more tender results. Pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt to create a dry rub.

Step 4

Generously rub the spice mixture over both sides of the ribs, ensuring an even coating.

Step 5

Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil to seal in moisture during cooking. Place them on a baking sheet, meat side up.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender and begins to pull away from the bones.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and hot sauce. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 8

Once the ribs are done baking, carefully remove them from the foil (watch out for hot steam) and brush both sides generously with the prepared glaze.

Step 9

Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) or set your broiler to high. Place the ribs back on the baking sheet and cook uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, brushing with more glaze halfway through, until the edges are caramelized and sticky.

Step 10

Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice between the bones into individual ribs and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2146.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5508.4

Total Fat 337.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1308.6mg	0%
Sodium 10583.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 236.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 197.7g
Protein 366.0g	0%

Vitamin D 18.7IU	0%
Calcium 877.0mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 4755.2mg	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: 55.8%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 17.3%