Barbecued Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Name: Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs (2.7 kg). pork baby back ribs; 4 oz (112 grm). tap water; 3 cups (700 ml) barbecue sauce; 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) olive oil; 2 oz (56 grm). Spanish onion, chopped; 1 oz (28 grm). scallion, chopped; 2 oz (56 grm). fresh green pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-1/4 oz (35 grm). brown sugar; 2 tsp (10 ml). chili powder; 2 tsp (10 ml). dried oregano; 1 tsp (5 ml). ground cloves; 1 tsp (5 ml). cayenne pepper; 1-1/2 oz (42 grm). paprika powder; 1 tsp (5 ml). dry mustard; 2 oz (56 grm). lemon juice; 3 oz (84 grm). Worcestershire sauce; 3 oz (84 grm). red wine vinegar; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) crushed tomatoes; 4-1/2 oz (126 grm). chile sauce; 1-1/2 oz (42 grm). ketchup; 3 oz (84 grm). grandma molasses; 1-1/2 oz (42 grm). honey; 1-1/2 oz (42 grm). Crystal Hot Louisiana sauce

Servings: persons

6 lbs (2.7 kg). pork baby back ribs
4 oz (112 grm). tap water
3 cups (700 ml) barbecue sauce
1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) olive oil
2 oz (56 grm). Spanish onion, chopped
1 oz (28 grm). scallion, chopped
2 oz (56 grm). fresh green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/4 oz (35 grm). brown sugar
2 tsp (10 ml). chili powder
2 tsp (10 ml). dried oregano
1 tsp (5 ml). ground cloves
1 tsp (5 ml). cayenne pepper
1-1/2 oz (42 grm). paprika powder
1 tsp (5 ml). dry mustard
2 oz (56 grm). lemon juice
3 oz (84 grm). Worcestershire sauce
3 oz (84 grm). red wine vinegar
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) crushed tomatoes
4-1/2 oz (126 grm). chile sauce
1-1/2 oz (42 grm). ketchup
3 oz (84 grm). grandma molasses
1-1/2 oz (42 grm). honey
1-1/2 oz (42 grm). Crystal Hot Louisiana sauce

1
Heat oil in pot.
2
Add onions, scallions and peppers and saute.
3
Add garlic, sugar, and remaining dry ingredients.
4
Add liquid ingredients and continue to stir.
5
Simmer 3 hours, until flavor mixes well.
6
Remove back sinew of ribs and sear on hot grill, both sides.
7
Place ribs in roasting pan.
8
Combine water and sauce and pour over ribs.
9
Bring to boil on stove and cover with foil.
10
Place in 350 degree (175 C.) oven until tender, but not falling off bone.
11
Cool before serving.

2183

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

189

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs (2.7 kg). pork baby back ribs, 4 oz (112 grm). tap water, 3 cups (700 ml) barbecue sauce, 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) olive oil, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Baby Back 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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Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

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