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Baby Back Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone tender, caramelized glaze
Ingredients
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- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 lbs)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
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- Remove membrane from back of ribs (slide knife under, grab with paper towel, pull off).
- Mix spices for rub. Apply generously to both sides.
- Wrap each rack tightly in foil. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake at 275°F for 2.5-3 hours until tender and meat pulls back from bones.
- Unwrap. Brush with BBQ sauce.
- Broil until sauce caramelizes.
- Rest . Cut between bones.
Notes
- Removing membrane is essential.
- Foil wrap keeps them moist.
- Broiling gives caramelized finish.
Serious Eats (Kenji López-Alt tested)