{"id":6440,"date":"2026-07-08T09:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6440"},"modified":"2026-07-08T09:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:25:20","slug":"baked-bbq-baby-back-ribs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/baked-bbq-baby-back-ribs\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs<\/h1>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Ribs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 racks baby back ribs, about 4\u20135 pounds total<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons salt<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons black pepper<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons onion powder<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon chili powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the BBQ Glaze<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\u00bd cups BBQ sauce<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons honey<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the Ribs<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat the oven to <strong>300\u00b0F (150\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs using a paper towel for a better grip.<\/li>\n<li>Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 2: Season the Ribs<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Rub both sides of the ribs with olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the seasoning mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Place the ribs meat-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Cover tightly with another sheet of aluminum foil, sealing the edges well.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for <strong>2\u00bd to 3 hours<\/strong>, or until the ribs are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bones.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 4: Make the BBQ Glaze<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In a small saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.<\/li>\n<li>Heat over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 5: Finish the Ribs<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully discard the top foil.<\/li>\n<li>Brush a generous layer of BBQ glaze over the ribs.<\/li>\n<li>Increase the oven temperature to <strong>425\u00b0F (220\u00b0C)<\/strong> or switch to the broiler.<\/li>\n<li>Bake or broil for <strong>8\u201310 minutes<\/strong>, until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.<\/li>\n<li>Brush with another layer of BBQ sauce before serving if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Serve with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creamy coleslaw<\/li>\n<li>Baked beans<\/li>\n<li>Corn on the cob<\/li>\n<li>Macaroni and cheese<\/li>\n<li>Potato salad<\/li>\n<li>Garlic bread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Let the ribs rest for <strong>10 minutes<\/strong> before slicing.<\/li>\n<li>For extra smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the BBQ glaze.<\/li>\n<li>Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to <strong>4 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Reheat covered with foil in a <strong>300\u00b0F (150\u00b0C)<\/strong> oven until warmed through to keep the ribs juicy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 3 hours<br \/>\n<strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 3 hours 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Servings:<\/strong> 4\u20136<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs Ingredients For the Ribs 2 racks baby back ribs, about 4\u20135 pounds total 2 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