Bar "B" Barn Ribs Recipe

Name: Bar "B" Barn Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs baby back ribs; 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 small bay leaf; 1/2 stalk celery, chopped half; 1/2 onion, chopped half; SAUCE; 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup applesauce; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

4 lbs baby back ribs
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 small bay leaf
1/2 stalk celery, chopped half
1/2 onion, chopped half
SAUCE
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
In a large saucepan or stock pot, cover ribs with cold water; add thyme, salt, pepper, bay leaf, celery and onion.
2
Bring to gentle boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes or until ribs are tender.
3
Remove ribs place in shallow glass dish.
4
Set aside.
5
(Strain cooking liquid and refrigerate or freeze to use as soup stock).
6
Sauce.
7
In small saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients, bring to gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
8
Let cool.
9
Cut strips of ribs into serving portions of 3 to 4 ribs.
10
Pour sauce all over ribs in dish and marinate for 3 to 4 hours in refrigerator or for 30 minutes at room temperature.
11
Remove ribs from sauce, reserving any remaining sauce.
12
Cook ribs on greased grill over medium-hot coals or medium setting, turning and brushing occasionally with reserved sauce, for about 20 minutes or until meat is browned.
13
NOTE:Double the sauce recipe for lots of basting sauce.

252

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs baby back ribs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1 small bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Bar "B" Barn Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bar "B" Barn Ribs

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