Spicy Pork Baby Back Ribs

Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with these irresistible Spicy Pork Baby Back Ribs—perfectly seasoned, fall-off-the-bone tender, and packed with bold smoky flavor. This recipe combines a mouthwatering homemade spice rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar to create the ideal balance of heat and sweetness. The ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring succulent, juicy meat that practically melts off the bone, then finished with a rich, caramelized barbecue sauce for a sticky, finger-licking finish. Grill or oven-friendly, this dish is a showstopper for backyard barbecues or cozy family dinners. Serve with crispy coleslaw and baked beans to complete this ultimate summer feast! Keywords: "spicy pork ribs," "baby back ribs recipe," "homemade barbecue ribs," "grilled ribs," "oven-baked ribs," "smoky rib seasoning."

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 Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) or prepare a grill for low, indirect heat.

Step 2

If necessary, remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs using a knife and a paper towel for grip.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the ribs, then generously apply the spice rub to coat all sides evenly.

Step 5

Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet if baking, or directly on the cool zone of the grill if grilling.

Step 6

Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls back from the bones slightly.

Step 7

If baking, remove the ribs from the oven, unwrap them, and drain any excess liquid. If grilling, carefully remove the foil.

Step 8

Brush both sides of the ribs with the barbecue sauce.

Step 9

If using an oven, broil the ribs on high for 5-7 minutes to caramelize the sauce. If grilling, transfer the ribs to the hot zone and grill for 5-10 minutes to char the sauce slightly.

Step 10

Remove the ribs from the heat and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2152.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5838.6

Total Fat 368.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 126.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 1308.6mg	0%
Sodium 9181.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 245.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 190.0g
Protein 366.1g	0%

Vitamin D 18.7IU	0%
Calcium 965.6mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 5391.4mg	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: 57.6%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 17.0%