BBQ Pork Ribs

Name: BBQ Pork Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 racks baby back pork ribs, trimmed; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper, ground; 1 cup barbecue sauce

Tender baby back pork ribs baked low and slow with a savory spice rub and glazed with sweet barbecue sauce.

195 minMediumServes 4650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 racks baby back pork ribs, trimmed
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper, ground
1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2

Combine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp ground black pepper in a small bowl.
3

Rub the spice mix evenly over both sides of the 2 racks trimmed baby back pork ribs.
4

Wrap the baby back pork ribs tightly in foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
5

Unwrap the foil, brush 1 cup barbecue sauce over the top, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
6

Verify the internal temperature reaches at least 190 degrees F before slicing.

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Questions

How long does BBQ Pork Ribs take?

As written, 195 minutes: 15 of prep and 180 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (3 hours): "Wrap the baby back pork ribs tightly in foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender."

What oven temperature does BBQ Pork Ribs need?

For BBQ Pork Ribs, the oven is set to 300 F (about 150 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 3 hours, in step 4. The target internal temperature is 190 F (about 90 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in BBQ Pork Ribs?

The entry for BBQ Pork Ribs calls for 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

How many calories are in BBQ Pork Ribs?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 650 calories, with 42 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 38 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 920 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat BBQ Pork Ribs?

Refrigerate what is left of BBQ Pork Ribs within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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