Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Rained out your BBQ plans? Don't despair! This recipe delivers unbelievably tender and flavorful baby back ribs, cooked to perfection in your oven. Forget tough, chewy ribs – this easy method yields fall-off-the-bone deliciousness you won't believe. Get ready for a rib feast!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 275 mins
Calories 2771.2 kcal
Protein 410g
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Ingredients for Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs

  • 2 (2 1/2 pound) racks baby back pork ribs
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno seasoning salt
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • apple cider vinegar
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • chicken broth

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How to Make Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), black pepper, and salt.
  3. Place the ribs in a large roasting pan or baking dish.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  6. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 2 hours.
  8. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the ribs are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Baste with pan juices halfway through.
  9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

485 g

Sugar

261g

Fat

310g

Carbs

24g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs?

Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs takes about 295 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 275 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs?

Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs has approximately 2771.2 calories per serving, with about 410 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 270 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs?

The key ingredients for Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs are Racks Of Baby Back Pork Ribs, Light Brown Sugar, Kosher Salt, Chili Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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