How to Make Prize-Winning Baby Back Ribs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a juicy, succulent rack of baby back ribs. Tender, flavorful, and falling off the bone, they're a quintessential comfort food that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a game day gathering, or simply craving a hearty meal, these prize-winning baby back ribs are sure to impress. This recipe combines the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, resulting in ribs that are truly out of this world.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 pounds baby back pork ribs
  • 1 cup barbeque sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat a gas grill for high heat, or arrange charcoal briquettes on one side of the barbeque. Lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small jar; close the lid and shake to mix.
  • Trim the membrane sheath from the back of each rack. Run a small, sharp knife between the membrane and each rib, and snip off the membrane as much as possible. Sprinkle as much of the rub onto both sides of ribs as desired. To prevent ribs from becoming too dark and spicy, do not thoroughly rub spices into ribs. Store any unused spice mix in a jar for future use.
  • Place aluminum foil on the lower rack to capture drippings and prevent flare-ups. Lay ribs on the top rack of the grill (away from the coals, if you're using briquettes). Reduce gas heat to low and close the lid; cook ribs, undisturbed as possible, until meat pulls away easily from the bone, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Brush ribs with barbecue sauce, and grill for an additional 5 minutes. Serve ribs as a whole rack, or cut between each rib bone and pile individually on a platter.
  • Nutrition

    441 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 582mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 469mg