Spicy Honey Mustard Baby Back Ribs

Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with these irresistibly tender Spicy Honey Mustard Baby Back Ribs! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines melt-in-your-mouth baby back ribs with a smoky, sweet, and spicy flavor profile that's sure to impress. Coated in a flavorful dry rub featuring paprika, brown sugar, and a hint of cayenne, the ribs are slow-roasted to perfection before being slathered with a luscious homemade honey mustard glaze spiked with Dijon, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. A quick turn on the grill caramelizes the glaze into a sticky, golden-brown crust that bursts with tangy and spicy-sweet notes in every bite. Perfect for cookouts, game day, or any time you're craving finger-licking barbecue, these ribs pair beautifully with classic sides like cornbread, coleslaw, or baked beans. Adjust the spice level to suit your taste, and prepare to wow your guests with this savory masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.33 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs if it hasn't already been done. This will ensure a tender texture.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the spicy honey mustard glaze. In a saucepan, combine honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, and vegetable oil. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 8

Once the ribs are done baking, carefully remove them from the foil and transfer them to a grill (or broiler if a grill is unavailable).

Step 9

Brush the spicy honey mustard glaze generously over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 10

Grill the ribs over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, flipping once and brushing with additional glaze during cooking, until the glaze caramelizes and creates a sticky, golden-brown crust.

Step 11

Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual ribs.

Step 12

Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2114.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5777.0

Total Fat 367.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 1308.6mg	0%
Sodium 8528.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 197.6g
Protein 365.6g	0%

Vitamin D 18.7IU	0%
Calcium 904.7mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 4919.5mg	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: 57.9%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 16.6%