Kittencal's Best And Easiest Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender baby back ribs? Yes, please! This recipe delivers unbelievably juicy and flavorful ribs with minimal effort. Marinate them for 8-24 hours (the longer, the better!), then bake to perfection. The secret? A luscious honey-BBQ sauce that adds incredible tenderness and amazing smoky flavor. Easily adaptable for grill cooking too! Prepare for rave reviews – and easy cleanup!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1590 mins
Calories 2618.5 kcal
Protein 408g
Rating 4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kittencal's Best And Easiest Baby Back Ribs

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How to Make Kittencal's Best And Easiest Baby Back Ribs

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's recommended) and 1/4 cup honey until well combined.
  3. Generously brush both sides of the ribs with the honey BBQ sauce, reserving about 1/4 cup for later.
  4. Tear off 2 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, large enough to completely wrap each rack of ribs.
  5. Spray each sheet of foil with non-stick cooking spray.
  6. Place each rack of ribs onto a greased sheet of foil. Wrap tightly, ensuring no sauce leaks out.
  7. Refrigerate for 8-24 hours to allow the ribs to fully marinate.
  8. Place wrapped ribs in the preheated oven and bake for 2 1/2 hours.
  9. Carefully open the foil, ensuring steam escapes, and baste the ribs generously with the reserved sauce.
  10. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes uncovered, basting occasionally, until the ribs are tender and the sauce is caramelized.
  11. (Optional) For extra smoky flavor and crispiness, broil for 7 minutes per side, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

82 g

Sugar

164g

Fat

309g

Carbs

17g