Baby Back Ribs Recipe
Make the best grilled baby back ribs with a homemade spice mix and rib sauce to get the best, tender, and juicy baby back ribs.
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoon honey
- 3 lb. baby pork ribs
Instructions
- Prepping the ribs. Remove the packaging from your baby backs. Grab the membrane with a paper towel to remove the membrane completely and place the ribs on a baking sheet. Then, use the homemade spice rub on all sides of the ribs to ensure that all sides are seasoned to get the perfect baby back ribs. For the best results, try and do this at least 30 minutes to an hour in advance to get flavorful, tender ribs.
- Prepare the spice mix. Make the spices mix: Combine the brown sugar, chili, cumin, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
- Season the pork. Season the pork with salt and pepper, then rub it with the prepared spice mix.
- Make the BBQ sauce mix. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.
- Heat your grill and gently oil your grate. Place the ribs on top of the grill. Cook the pork for 1 hour or until the inner temperature reaches 145°F.
- Brush the pork with prepared BBQ sauce and grill for another 5-7 minutes.
- Serve pork while still warm, either as a whole rack or cut each rib individually.
Notes
- Do not completely rub the spices into the pork. This will make them too spicy and dark.
- Make sure you place a piece of aluminum foil on the lower rack of your grill to catch the pork drippings. It will save you some extra cleaning time.
- When making baby back ribs, cook the ribs with the back of the rack (aka bone side) down on the grill. This is the best way to cook the ribs to keep the meat side from drying out.
Nutrition
Calories: 632 kcal · Carbohydrates: 29 g · Protein: 44 g · Fat: 38 g · Saturated Fat: 13 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 16 g · Trans Fat: 0.3 g · Cholesterol: 156 mg · Sodium: 714 mg · Potassium: 755 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 24 g · Vitamin A: 1139 IU · Vitamin C: 0.4 mg · Calcium: 105 mg · Iron: 3 mg