Jamaican Baby Back Ribs

Prepare to transport your taste buds to the Caribbean with these succulent Jamaican Baby Back Ribs! This recipe combines the vibrant flavors of island-inspired ingredients like fresh thyme, fiery habanero pepper, and aromatic allspice in a bold, flavor-packed marinade. After a slow bake to tender perfection, the ribs are finished with a sticky-sweet glaze made with honey and ketchup, creating a caramelized crust that’s perfectly balanced with hints of heat and tanginess. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or looking to spice up dinner, these oven-baked ribs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Serve them with your favorite tropical sides and let the flavors whisk you away to Jamaica!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Baby back ribs
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 6 stalks Scallions
• 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 1 piece Habanero pepper (or Scotch bonnet)
• 2 teaspoons Allspice (ground)
• 3 tablespoons Dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 3 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the marinade by combining garlic cloves, scallions, fresh thyme, ginger, habanero pepper, ground allspice, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, and white vinegar in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

Step 2

2. Place the baby back ribs on a large baking sheet, remove the membrane on the underside of the ribs, and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 3

3. Generously coat the ribs with the marinade on both sides, rubbing it in to ensure full coverage. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 4

4. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.

Step 5

5. Arrange the ribs on the wire rack, meat side up. Cover tightly with another sheet of aluminum foil to trap in moisture.

Step 6

6. Bake in the oven for 3 hours, checking occasionally to ensure they are tender but not drying out.

Step 7

7. Make the glaze by combining honey, ketchup, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the glaze becomes thick and sticky, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 8

8. After 3 hours of baking, remove the top layer of aluminum foil, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), and brush the ribs generously with the glaze.

Step 9

9. Return the ribs to the oven (uncovered) and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with the glaze halfway through, until the ribs are caramelized and slightly charred at the edges.

Step 10

10. Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. Slice between the bones to separate the ribs and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2267.9 grams (2267.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5676

Total Fat 366.10g	469%
Saturated Fat 126.20g	631%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 1319mg	440%
Sodium 9802mg	426%
Total Carbohydrate 209.20g	76%
Dietary Fiber 8.00g	29%
Total Sugars 164.10g
Protein 371.40g	743%

Vitamin D 19IU	94%
Calcium 986mg	76%
Iron 20mg	113%
Potassium 5178mg	110%

*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: 58.7%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 14.9%