Description
Succulent oven-baked baby back ribs promise a flavor journey through smoky Southern barbecue traditions. Tender meat falls effortlessly from the bone, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this classic comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 rack baby back ribs
Seasonings and Spices:
- 3 tablespoons BBQ seasoning
Liquids and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) BBQ sauce
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Meticulously examine ribs, removing any stray bone fragments or excessive fatty sections using sharp kitchen shears.
- Strip the tough back membrane using paper towel for secure grip, ensuring clean removal from rack.
- Slice rack into individual rib portions to guarantee uniform heat distribution and consistent cooking.
- Massage ribs with olive oil, ensuring complete surface coverage, then generously coat with BBQ seasoning for robust flavor profile.
- Position seasoned ribs strategically on wire rack positioned above rimmed baking sheet, allowing optimal air circulation.
- Slide tray into preheated 350°F oven, roasting approximately 75-90 minutes, rotating midway through cooking process.
- Track internal temperature using meat thermometer, targeting 175-185°F in thickest meat sections for ideal doneness.
- Extract ribs from oven, lavishly brush with tangy BBQ sauce and drizzle honey for caramelized glaze effect.
- Activate broiler, returning ribs briefly to create crisp exterior, rotating carefully to prevent burning.
- Continue cooking until internal temperature reaches precisely 200°F, ensuring maximum meat tenderness.
- Allow ribs to rest momentarily, permitting juice redistribution before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Select high-quality ribs with marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Ensure consistent cooking by using meat thermometer instead of relying solely on time estimates.
- Prevent burning during broiling by keeping close watch and moving rack lower in oven.
- Create gluten-free version by using certified gluten-free BBQ sauce and checking seasoning ingredients.
- Add moisture during cooking by placing small water pan underneath ribs to prevent drying out.
- Consider low and slow cooking method for even more tender results, reducing temperature to 300F and extending cooking time to 2-3 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg