7 Easy Steps For Cooking Baby Back Ribs

Baby back ribs can be cooked in many different ways, however, a lot of people think twice about preparing baby back ribs because they think it takes a lot of time and effort. Well, now you don’t have to think that anymore. The following recipe will show you how to cook baby back ribs in seven easy steps.

Cooking Baby Back Ribs Step 1: Ingredients and Equipment

Pork Ingredients:

  • 2 racks baby back ribs

Ingredients for Dry Rub:

  • 2 tbsp of kosher salt
  • ½ cup of brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp of chili powder
  • 1 tbsp of garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp of onion powder
  • ½ tbsp of ground thyme
  • ½ tsp of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp of dry mustard
  • ½ tsp of allspice

Ingredients for Braising Sauce:

  • 1 cup of dry red wine
  • 1/3 cup of honey
  • 1/3 cup of ketchup
  • 2 tbsp of cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper
  • 2 cloves of garlic crushed

Needed Equipment:

  • Roasting pan or large baking sheet
  • Small saucepan
  • Aluminum foil
  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Oven
  • Spoon
  • Microwave oven
  • Oven

Cooking Baby Back Ribs Step 2: Prepare the Baby Back Ribs

  • Place the ribs on the aluminum foil.
  • Combine the dry rub ingredients and mix well.
  • Sprinkle the rub on the baby back ribs. Fold the aluminum foil over the ribs.
  • Place the wrapped ribs in the roasting pan or baking sheet.
  • Keep in the refrigerator for 12 hours.

Cooking Baby Back Ribs Step 3: Cook the Baby Back Ribs

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
  • Combine all the braising sauce ingredients in a microwavable container and place it in the microwave for a minute. Then, set aside.
  • Open the end of the aluminum foil and pour the braising liquid inside the foil.
  • Re-crimp the aluminum foil. Seal it tightly and tilt the pan to distribute the liquid evenly.
  • Bake the baby back ribs in the oven for 2.5 hours.

Cooking Baby Back Ribs Step 4: Prepare the Glaze

  • Take the pan out of the oven.
  • Open the end of the aluminum foil and drain the juice carefully.
  • Cover the ribs again with aluminum foil and allow the baby back ribs to rest for a few minutes.
  • Boil the juice mixture until it becomes thick and syrupy.
  • Remove the pan from the oven.

Cooking Baby Back Ribs Step 4: Glaze the Baby Back Ribs

  • Open the foil-wrapped baby back ribs and brush them with your glazing sauce.
  • Move the rack on the top position in the oven and set it to broil temperature.
  • Place the baby back ribs in the broiler for two minutes to caramelize your glaze on the baby back ribs.
  • Turn the baby back ribs over and brush the side with the glazing sauce and broil it again for two minutes.
  • Remove the ribs and cut them equally.
  • Serve them after the ribs have rested a bit.

Once you make this recipe for baby back ribs, it will become one of your favorite recipes for ribs.