Baby Back Ribs Recipe

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"After many tries, these are the most tender and best tasting ribs I have ever made. Everyone who tries them says the same!" Joanne Parks, Steger, Illinois

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Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Grill: 1 hour 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 4-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SAUCE:
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup beer or beef broth

Directions

Rub ribs with oil. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne; rub over ribs. Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. x 18 in.). Seal the edges of foil. In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce and beer; set aside.
Prepare grill for indirect heat. Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 hour. Carefully remove ribs from foil. Place over direct heat; baste with sauce mixture. Grill 20 minutes or until meat is tender, turning and basting occasionally with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 1,896 calories, 146 g fat (52 g saturated fat), 551 mg cholesterol, 766 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 115 g protein.

Originally published as Baby Back Ribs in Taste of Home June/July 2008, p16