The Best Ribs

Get ready to elevate your BBQ game with "The Best Ribs" – a foolproof recipe for tender, fall-off-the-bone pork baby back ribs that are bursting with smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. This recipe combines a perfectly balanced dry rub made with brown sugar, smoked paprika, and chili powder, and finishes with a sticky, caramelized glaze of honey, apple cider vinegar, and your favorite barbecue sauce. Slow-baked in foil for ultimate juiciness before being broiled or grilled to crispy perfection, these ribs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether it’s a backyard cookout or a cozy dinner, these ribs will impress with every bite. Perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and easy to make, this recipe is a must-try for BBQ lovers craving restaurant-quality results at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks pork baby back ribs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup your favorite barbecue sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure tender results. Use a knife to loosen the membrane at one end of the rack, then grab it with a paper towel and pull it off.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder to create the dry rub.

Step 4

Pat the ribs dry with paper towels, then generously coat both sides with the dry rub. Massage the rub into the meat to ensure even coverage.

Step 5

Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil to create a sealed packet. Place the packets on a baking sheet, meat side up.

Step 6

Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours. The foil traps the steam, making the ribs tender and juicy.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare a glaze by mixing honey, apple cider vinegar, and barbecue sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until combined and heated through.

Step 8

After 2.5 hours, carefully remove the ribs from the oven and open the foil packets. Transfer the ribs to a wire rack set over a baking sheet.

Step 9

Brush the ribs generously with the barbecue glaze. Turn your oven to broil mode or preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 10

Place the ribs under the broiler or on the grill for 5-10 minutes, or until the glaze caramelizes and forms a slightly sticky crust. Watch closely to avoid burning.

Step 11

Remove the ribs from the oven or grill and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 12

Slice the ribs between the bones, serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side, and enjoy your fall-off-the-bone masterpiece!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1888.3 grams (1888.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5273

Total Fat 338.70g	434%
Saturated Fat 123.60g	618%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 1316mg	439%
Sodium 10259mg	446%
Total Carbohydrate 299.40g	109%
Dietary Fiber 10.40g	37%
Total Sugars 262.20g
Protein 300.10g	600%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 585mg	45%
Iron 23mg	127%
Potassium 4931mg	105%

*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: 56.0%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 22.0%