Barbecue Baby Back Ribs Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Barbecue Baby Back Ribs Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by rinsing and drying three racks of baby back ribs, then seasoning them generously with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides to enhance flavor. They are placed meat side up in a roasting pan, and a bottle of dark beer is poured over them, providing moisture and subtle maltiness during cooking. The ribs are tightly covered with aluminum foil to seal in steam and baked at 350°F for an hour, allowing the ribs to become tender.
After baking, finishing techniques differ: one method is to place the ribs back into the oven with homemade barbecue sauce to briefly cook and set the glaze; the other is to grill the ribs for a few minutes with sauce, developing a smoky, slightly charred crust. This final step balances tenderness with caramelized flavor.
The paprika amount varies according to preference and amount of ribs. The recipe is designed as a quick oven-baked approach to baby back ribs, suitable when a slow-cooker or smoker is not available. The finished ribs serve as a main dish, offering a flavorful alternative with tender texture from the cooking method and seasoning.
Ingredients
- 3 racks baby back ribs
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- paprika
- 1 bottle dark beer bottle of
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Rinse the ribs and pat dry with some paper towels.
- Place the ribs in a large ovenproof casserole dish or roasting pan. I used my 16 x 12 Calphalon Roasting pan and the ribs fit fine.
- Season well with salt, pepper and the paprika. Be sure to add the seasoning to both sides and have the meaty side up.
- Pour the bottle of beer over the ribs and cover with aluminum foil. You want a tight seal so be sure to wrap the sides snugly.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour.
- Here's where Barbecue Bob and his wife Bert differ in styles. Bert will remove the ribs, add a little of Barbecue Bob's homemade barbecue sauce and finish in the oven for 5 minutes.Barbecue Bob, being a grilling aficionado, likes to finish the ribs on a hot grill for 5 to 7 minutes also using his homemade barbecue sauce. You may think this is a lot of work to start a fire just for a few minutes of finishing but we can't forget the kids who don't like baby back ribs.
- Firing up the grill is perfect for grilling those hotdogs and hamburgers that both our kids enjoy so much. It's also great for grilling some vegetables to serve with Bert's Barbecue Baby Back Ribs.
Notes
- Adjust paprika quantity depending on how many rib slabs and your desired spice level; ensure both sides are well-seasoned.
- This recipe provides a quicker oven method for baby back ribs compared to slow-smoking; expect tender ribs with a shorter cook time.
- Finishing options include oven glazing or grilling with barbecue sauce to add flavor and texture contrast.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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