Baked Baby Back Ribs
Baked Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients
For the Ribs
- 1 rack baby back ribs, full
- 1 cup beef broth, or water
- 1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ Sauce, or more, as needed
For the Dry Rub
- 4 tablespoons smoky brown sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, optional
Instructions
- 1
Carefully remove the thin membrane from the back of the baby back ribs using a knife or paper towel to get a good grip. This will help the ribs cook more evenly and become more tender.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the smoky brown sugar, packed brown sugar, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt, and smoked paprika (if using) to create the dry rub. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Generously cover the entire rack of ribs with the prepared dry rub, massaging it deeply into the meat on all sides. Ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place the seasoned ribs in a large dish or on a baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 5 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the rub to penetrate the meat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 415°F. Place the ribs in a deep baking dish. Pour the beef broth or water into the bottom of the dish around the ribs. This will create a steaming effect, keeping the ribs moist and preventing them from drying out during baking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 415
- 6
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 hours. The steam from the broth will help tenderize the meat.
⏱️ 120 min•🌡️ 415
- 7
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Drain any excess liquid from the dish. Generously glaze the top side of the ribs with your preferred BBQ sauce, ensuring an even coat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Return the glazed ribs to the oven and continue baking at 415°F for another 20 to 40 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and slightly sticky, and the ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 415
- 9
Once cooked to perfection, remove the ribs from the oven. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious baked baby back ribs!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Baked Baby Back Ribs
For the Ribs
- 1 rack baby back ribs, full
- 1 cup beef broth, or water
- 1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ Sauce, or more, as needed
For the Dry Rub
- 4 tablespoons smoky brown sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, optional
Instructions
- 1
Carefully remove the thin membrane from the back of the baby back ribs using a knife or paper towel to get a good grip. This will help the ribs cook more evenly and become more tender.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the smoky brown sugar, packed brown sugar, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt, and smoked paprika (if using) to create the dry rub. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Generously cover the entire rack of ribs with the prepared dry rub, massaging it deeply into the meat on all sides. Ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place the seasoned ribs in a large dish or on a baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 5 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the rub to penetrate the meat.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 415°F. Place the ribs in a deep baking dish. Pour the beef broth or water into the bottom of the dish around the ribs. This will create a steaming effect, keeping the ribs moist and preventing them from drying out during baking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 415 - 6
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 hours. The steam from the broth will help tenderize the meat.
⏱️ 120 min•🌡️ 415 - 7
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Drain any excess liquid from the dish. Generously glaze the top side of the ribs with your preferred BBQ sauce, ensuring an even coat.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Return the glazed ribs to the oven and continue baking at 415°F for another 20 to 40 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and slightly sticky, and the ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 415 - 9
Once cooked to perfection, remove the ribs from the oven. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious baked baby back ribs!
⏱️ 5 min