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Baby Back Ribs

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Baby Back Ribs: BBQ Bliss Awaits

These Baby Back Ribs are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, creating a BBQ experience like no other.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: BBQ
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Spice Rub
  • 1 cup Sugar substitute with brown sugar for deeper caramelization
  • 1 tablespoon Salt no substitutions recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika can be replaced with regular paprika for less intensity
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder use fresh garlic or garlic salt as alternatives (adjust amounts accordingly)
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder can be substituted with fresh onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin substitute with ground coriander for a milder flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano thyme can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard yellow mustard can be used in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper omitting will reduce spice; consider adding black pepper as a substitute
For the Ribs
  • 2 racks Baby Back Ribs St. Louis ribs can be used, but cooking times will vary (additional 30-60 minutes)
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 6 tablespoons BBQ Sauce ensure it complements the spice rub for ultimate baby back ribs goodness

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Foil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the sugar, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir the ingredients together until they are well blended, creating a vibrant spice rub.
  2. Remove the silver membrane from the back of the baby back ribs for better flavor absorption. Generously coat the ribs with half of the spice rub, covering all surfaces evenly. Let the ribs sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  3. Preheat your smoker to a steady 225°F. Place the seasoned ribs in the smoker, bone-side down. Smoke the ribs for 2 hours.
  4. After two hours, wrap the ribs in foil and return them to the smoker for an additional 1.5 hours.
  5. Unwrap the ribs and brush them generously with BBQ sauce. Return them to the smoker for another hour at 225°F.
  6. If using an oven, preheat it to 300°F. Place the ribs on a baking sheet covered with foil. Bake for 2 hours until fork-tender, then remove foil, brush with BBQ sauce, and broil for 2-4 minutes.
  7. Let the ribs rest for about 10 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always remove the membrane from the ribs for better flavor absorption. Maintain consistent cooking temperatures for optimal results. Watch closely during broiling to prevent burning.

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