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Tender Fall-Off-Bone BBQ Baby Back Ribs Recipe Easy Perfect 5-Step Guide

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This recipe delivers tender, juicy baby back ribs with a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy BBQ flavor using a simple 5-step method that requires no smoker and minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2–3 pounds or 900–1350 grams)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (kosher or sea salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (about 250 ml), thick and slightly sweet
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a paper towel for grip.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir well.
  4. Brush ribs lightly with olive oil, then massage the dry rub evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  5. Place ribs on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet or directly on foil if no rack is available. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake ribs in the oven for about 2 hours until tender and meat easily pulls from the bone.
  7. Mix BBQ sauce with apple cider vinegar to create the glaze.
  8. Remove foil and brush ribs generously with the BBQ sauce mixture.
  9. Switch oven to broil and broil ribs for 5-7 minutes until sauce bubbles and caramelizes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  10. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving.

Notes

If ribs are not tender after 2 hours, wrap and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. Removing the silver skin membrane improves tenderness and seasoning penetration. Use a thick BBQ sauce to prevent burning under the broiler. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 months. Reheat gently to maintain moisture.

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