How to Make THE BEST Baby Back Ribs

Name: How to Make THE BEST Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h 20 min
Total time: 7 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 racks baby back pork ribs; 2 cups apple cider*; ¼ cup sweet paprika; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 2 teaspoons celery salt; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Your favorite barbeque sauce

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 25 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
701 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

How to Make THE BEST Baby Back Ribs

Iris Warren

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The trick to THE BEST baby back ribs is seasoning them with a dry rib rub then baking them low and slow in the oven before grilling them. Trust me, it works!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 racks baby back pork ribs , 9 to 12 pounds
2 cups apple cider*
¼ cup sweet paprika
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery salt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Your favorite barbeque sauce

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Instructions

Combine all dry ingredients and generously rub over surface of ribs. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 250°F. Place room temperature ribs on a high edged sheet pan lined with a wire rack. Pour 1 cup apple cider into the sheet pan, place ribs on the rack, and cook for 1 ½ hours. Add another 1 cup cider and cook for another 1 ½ hours or until meat pulls apart from bones.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill ribs for 7-10 minutes each side, basting with barbeque sauce. Remove and serve.

Notes

Make sure you're using apple cider and NOT apple cider vinegar for this grilled ribs recipe. You want non-alcoholic cider that hasn't been flavored with cinnamon or other spices.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 701kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 196mg (65%) Sodium 1142mg (48%) Potassium 900mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 2134IU (43%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 701 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	701kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	55g	110%
Fat	47g	72%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	8g	47%
Monounsaturated Fat	20g	100%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	196mg	65%
Sodium	1142mg	48%
Potassium	900mg	19%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	2134IU	43%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	117mg	12%
Iron	3mg	17%