Finger Licking Ribs

Get ready to impress your taste buds with these melt-in-your-mouth Finger Licking Ribs—a true BBQ classic made easy! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky, sweet, and slightly spicy dry rub, these tender pork baby back ribs are slow-roasted in the oven until fall-off-the-bone tender. Finished with a rich, tangy glaze of BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey, they’re caramelized to perfection under the broiler or on the grill. This crowd-pleasing recipe only requires 20 minutes of prep and serves up juicy, flavorful ribs that are sure to be the highlight of any meal. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a cozy dinner at home, these ribs are guaranteed to keep everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks (about 3-4 lbs total) Pork baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by loosening one corner with a knife and pulling it off with a paper towel for grip.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and drizzle olive oil over both sides. Rub the spice mixture evenly onto the ribs, ensuring full coverage.

Step 5

Place the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, meat side up. Cover tightly with aluminum foil to lock in moisture.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.

Step 7

While the ribs bake, prepare the glaze by combining the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, then set aside.

Step 8

Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and discard the foil. Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high.

Step 9

Brush the ribs generously with the BBQ glaze and place them on the grill (or under the broiler) for 5-7 minutes, flipping once and brushing the other side with more glaze. Watch closely to avoid burning.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side and enjoy your finger-licking ribs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3629 grams (3629.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9902

Total Fat 763.10g	978%
Saturated Fat 279.70g	1399%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 2985mg	995%
Sodium 6074mg	264%
Total Carbohydrate 145.30g	53%
Dietary Fiber 15.90g	57%
Total Sugars 123.20g
Protein 678.80g	1358%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 985mg	76%
Iron 42mg	234%
Potassium 9728mg	207%

*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: 67.6%

Protein: 26.7%

Carbs: 5.7%