Acadia's Grilled Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender, award-winning baby back ribs! This recipe, perfected over 29 years, guarantees rave reviews. These succulent ribs are grilled to perfection and boast a smoky sweetness that will leave you craving more. While you can use your favorite BBQ sauce, we highly recommend Jack Daniel's Honey Smokehouse for an extra touch of deliciousness. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this legendary recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 219 mins
Calories 862.2 kcal
Protein 136g
Rating 5.0 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Acadia's Grilled Baby Back Ribs

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How to Make Acadia's Grilled Baby Back Ribs

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-low heat (approximately 250°F).
  2. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Generously rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, ensuring complete coverage.
  5. Place the ribs on the grill, bone-side down.
  6. Cook for 2 hours, basting with BBQ sauce every 30 minutes.
  7. Increase grill temperature to medium-high (approximately 350°F).
  8. Flip the ribs, bone-side up.
  9. Continue grilling for 30-45 minutes, basting frequently with BBQ sauce until the ribs are tender and the sauce is caramelized.
  10. Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

103g

Carbs

5g