Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Name: Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 lbs baby back ribs (4 slabs); 1 cup apple cider vinegar; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 ¼ cups chili powder; 1 cup paprika; ½ cup garlic powder; ½ cup dried oregano leaves; ¼ cup salt; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh ground black pepper; ¼ cup onion powder

Servings: persons

1
Rub: Combine all rub ingredients in a medium bowl.
2
Set aside one cup of the rub for later.
3
Rub remaining rub on all sides of baby back ribs, patting to help rub stick to meat.
4
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
5
Allow ribs to stand at room temperature for one hour before placing on the grill.
6
In the meantime, blend vinegar and lemon juice together.
7
Strain through a sieve into a food-quality plastic spray bottle and set aside.
8
Place ribs over indirect heat on medium grill.
9
Close and cook for 2-3 hours.
10
Spray ribs with vinegar/lemon juice mixture about every 30 minutes, keeping grill open as little as possible to retain heat.
11
Ten minutes before removing from grill, spray once more and sprinkle ribs with reserved rub.

318

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 lbs baby back ribs (4 slabs), 1 cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 ¼ cups chili powder, and more.

Yes, Dry Rubbed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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