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Baby Back Ribs

Baby Back Ribs

American
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40 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

40 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

590 kcalper person
Protein 38g
Carbs 22g
Fats 38g

About this dish

Racks of baby back ribs rubbed with brown sugar and paprika, slow-roasted until the meat pulls back from the bone, then glazed with barbecue sauce under a hot grill.

Allergy Info

Fish

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Meat & Poultry

  • Pork ribstwo baby back racks, membrane removed1.6 kg

Dried Goods

  • Light brown sugar40 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Smoked paprika2 tsp
  • Garlic powder1 tsp
  • Onion powder1 tsp
  • Cayenne pepper0.5 tsp
  • Salt1.5 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • ketchupfor the barbecue glaze180 g
  • Cider Vinegar1 tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp

Utensils

  • Roasting Tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 150°C and remove the thin membrane from the back of each rack of ribs.

Approx. 8 minutes
2

Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and salt, then rub all over the ribs.

Approx. 5 minutes
3

Wrap the ribs tightly in foil and roast for 3 hours, until the meat has pulled back from the bone ends and is tender enough to tear with gentle pressure.

Approx. 15 minutes
4

While the ribs roast, stir together the ketchup, cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce to make the glaze.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Unwrap the ribs, brush generously with the glaze and grill under a hot overhead grill for 5 minutes until the glaze is sticky and lightly charred.

Approx. 5 minutes
6

Rest the ribs for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones to serve.

Approx. 5 minutes