Baby Back Ribs

Baby Back Ribs

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James Smith

9 Feb 2026

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Cook

300 mins

Serves

4 People

Calories

450 calories

Savor the smoky, tender goodness of baby back ribs slathered in a tangy barbecue sauce, enhanced with a hint of sweetness and spice. Ideal for a weekend cookout or a cozy family dinner, these ribs will steal the show.

Ingredients

  • 907.2 g baby back ribs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

  2. 2

    Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a dry rub.

  4. 4

    Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.

  5. 5

    Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.

  7. 7

    Remove the ribs from the oven, carefully unwrap the foil, and brush barbecue sauce on top.

  8. 8

    Broil the ribs in the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes to caramelize the barbecue sauce before serving.

Nutrition per serving

450kcal
Calories

Fat

20g

Carbs

35g

Protein

30g

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Rate this recipe

4.6 · 39 ratings

Comments

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Beatriz Santos16/02/2026

This baby back ribs recipe stands out from others I've tried because the combination of barbecue sauce and brown sugar creates a deliciously sweet and tangy glaze. It's quickly become my go-to for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

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Ngozi Eze14/02/2026

I was pleasantly surprised by how tender the baby back ribs turned out, and the sweet barbecue sauce paired perfectly with the brown sugar for a delicious glaze. It was easier to make than I anticipated, making it a great weeknight meal.

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Fatima Al-Harbi12/02/2026

This recipe for baby back ribs was straightforward and yielded delicious results. I will definitely make it again.

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