Description
BBQ Baby Back Ribs are a summer favorite that combine sweet and smoky flavors with tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. Slathered in a homemade barbecue sauce that caramelizes beautifully, these ribs are perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. With easy preparation and mouthwatering results, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs baby back ribs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Coat both sides of the ribs with the sauce using a brush.
- Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, cover tightly with foil, and bake for about 3 hours until tender.
- Optional: For added flavor, grill ribs over medium heat for a few minutes on each side to achieve a charred crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg