The Ultimate Barbecued Ribs Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Barbecued Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs baby back ribs, 2 slabs; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; extra virgin olive oil; 2 slices bacon; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/2 onion; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 cups ketchup; 1 cup peach preserves; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground paprika

Servings: persons

3 lbs baby back ribs, 2 slabs
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
extra virgin olive oil
2 slices bacon
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 onion
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 cups ketchup
1 cup peach preserves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or 1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika

1
Special equipment: Kitchen twine.
2
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Put the ribs on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Stick them in the oven, and let the ribs bake, low and slow for 1 1/2 hours.
3
Meanwhile, make the sauce. Wrap the bacon around the middle of the thyme sprigs and tie with kitchen twine so you have a nice bundle. Heat a 2-count of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme bundle and cook slowly for 3 to 4 minutes to render the bacon fat and give the sauce a nice smoky taste. Add the onion and garlic and cook slowly, without coloring, for 5 minutes. Add all of the rest of the sauce ingredients, give the sauce a stir, and turn the heat down to low. Cook slowly for 20 minutes to meld the flavors. Put some sauce in a separate bowl for basting, reserving the remaining sauce for serving.
4
Baste the ribs with the sauce and let them continue cooking, basting twice more, for 30 more minutes. When the ribs are cooked, take them out of the oven. You can let them hang out like this until you're ready to eat.
5
When ready to eat, preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and broil the ribs, basting with the sauce. They should become crisp and charred, about 5 minutes on each side. Pick the onion and garlic out of the sauce and serve with ribs.

367

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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

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: 3 lbs baby back ribs, 2 slabs, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, 2 slices bacon, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Barbecued 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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The Ultimate Barbecued Ribs

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Variations & substitutions

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