Copycat Chili’S Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Name: Copycat Chili’S Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 slab baby back pork ribs; 1/2 cup cola soft drink; 2/3 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon molasses; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 slab baby back pork ribs
1/2 cup cola soft drink
2/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon molasses
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke

1
Preheat oven to 275u00b0F. Stir together brown sugar, salt, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Rub 3 tablespoons of spice blend all over ribs, reserving remaining spice blend. Place ribs in a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil; pour cola over ribs. Fold edges of foil together, and seal. Place ribs on rimmed baking sheet; bake in preheated oven 2 hours and 30 minutes.
2
Combine ketchup, water, molasses, vinegar, mustard, liquid smoke, and reserved spice blend in a small saucepan over medium-high. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Remove ribs from oven. Adjust oven to broil. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Carefully unwrap cooked ribs, and transfer ribs, bone side up, to prepared baking sheet; discard foil package. Brush ribs with sauce, and broil 2 minutes. Flip ribs, and brush with more sauce. Broil until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Copycat Chili’S Baby Back Ribs falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Copycat Chili’S Baby Back Ribs

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