Glazed Baby Back Ribs (Best Ever) Recipe

Name: Glazed Baby Back Ribs (Best Ever)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces Dr. Pepper cola; 4 ounces prepared barbecue sauce; 1 (2 1/2-2 3/4 lb) slab baby back ribs; 3 tablespoons molasses; ½ cup dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons coarse ground sea salt; 2 tablespoons ground celery seed; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

Servings: persons

12 ounces Dr. Pepper cola
4 ounces prepared barbecue sauce
1 (2 1/2-2 3/4 lb) slab baby back ribs
3 tablespoons molasses
½ cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons coarse ground sea salt
2 tablespoons ground celery seed
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice

1
Pour Dr. Pepper into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
2
Simmer until reduced by 3/4 or until 3 ounces is left in the saucepan.
3
Stir in BBQ Sauce.
4
Remove from heat and set aside.
5
Preheat oven to 250F.
6
Rub the entire slab of ribs with molasses.
7
To prepare rub, combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
8
Then evenly coat the entire surface with the rub.
9
Wrap the ribs in 2 layers of plastic wrap.
10
Wrap again with aluminum foil.
11
Place the ribs on a sheet pan and bake for 4 to 5 hours, or until a bone can be easily pulled from the meat.
12
Remove from the oven and remove foil and plastic wrap.
13
Raise the oven temperature to 450F.
14
Glaze the entire slab of ribs with the sauce.
15
Place the ribs back in the oven, uncovered.
16
Cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the sauce starts to bubble and caramelize.
17
Remove from the oven and apply additional sauce as desired.
18
Using a sharp knife, slice the ribs into portions between the bones and serve.

154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces Dr. Pepper cola, 4 ounces prepared barbecue sauce, 1 (2 1/2-2 3/4 lb) slab baby back ribs, 3 tablespoons molasses, and more.

Yes, Glazed Baby Back Ribs (Best Ever) 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.

Glazed Baby Back Ribs (Best Ever)

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