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Smoky Baby Back Ribs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 racks baby back ribs about 4 pounds total
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Remove the membrane from the back of each rib rack by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off with a paper towel.
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cumin to make the dry rub.
  3. Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs, then wrap each rack tightly in aluminum foil.
  4. Place wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until meat is very tender and pulling away from the bones.
  5. While ribs cook, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat until combined and warmed through.
  6. Remove ribs from oven and carefully unwrap. Preheat broiler or prepare grill to medium-high heat.
  7. Brush ribs generously with the sauce mixture and broil or grill for 3-5 minutes until sauce is caramelized and sticky.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut between bones and serve with extra sauce on the side.