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Smoky-Sweet Slow Baked Baby Back Ribs

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
1 d
Cook Time
3 hrs mins
Total Time
1 d 3 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • dry rub for ribs to taste (click the link up above for the recipe)
  • 1 rack of baby back pork ribs
  • 2 cups apple cider juice

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the dry rub - click the link up above for the recipe.
  2. Remove the silverskin membrane from the back of the ribs. Click the link up above for instructions.
  3. Place the ribs on a rimmed baking sheet then season both sides of the ribs well with the dry rub mixture.
  4. Place into the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Remove the ribs from the refrigerator an hour before baking so they can come to room temperature.
  6. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  7. Place the ribs on wire cooling racks in the same rimmed baking sheet you marinated the meat in.
  8. Pour 1 cup of apple cider into the bottom of the baking sheet.
  9. Place the ribs into the oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
  10. Rotate the baking sheet and add another 1 cup of apple cider to the bottom of the baking sheet.
  11. Continue to bake for another 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat pulls apart from the bones.
  12. Heat the oven to broil to caramelize the ribs.
  13. Watch the meat carefully as it caramelizes so it doesn't burn! Remove and serve. Enjoy.