The Best Baby Back Ribs

Name: The Best Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chicken broth; 3/4 cup soy sauce; 1 cup sugar, divided; 6 tablespoons cider vinegar; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 racks baby-rack ribs (about 4-1/2 pounds); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Dash cayenne pepper; Barbecue sauce, optional

I first marinate each rack of ribs, then adds a zesty rub before grilling them. They turn out moist and flavorful. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Ingredients

3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup sugar, divided
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 racks baby-rack ribs (about 4-1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash cayenne pepper
Barbecue sauce, optional

Directions

If necessary, remove thin membrane from ribs and discard. Combine broth, soy sauce, 1/2 cup sugar, vinegar, olive oil and garlic. Place ribs in a shallow baking dish; pour two-thirds of the marinade over ribs. Turn to coat; refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain and discard marinade from ribs. Combine remaining sugar, salt and seasonings; rub over both sides of ribs.
Grill ribs, covered, on an oiled rack over indirect medium heat for 30 minutes on each side.
Baste with reserved marinade, or if desired, barbecue sauce. Move ribs to direct medium heat and cook 20-40 minutes longer or until pork is tender, turning and basting occasionally.

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Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 647 calories, 41g fat (13g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 2345mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.

Originally published as Best Baby-Back Ribs in Taste of Home June/July 2004

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Luc

Jul 6, 2018

I have been looking for this recipe and I couldn´t find it for some reasons. Anyways, I boiled my ribs first for about 30mins and cool for another mins. then I marinate with the sauce overnight. It's so soft and delish. Thank you.
khegeman

Mar 28, 2018

Very good. TofH, please stop changing the name of your recipes, as it makes it hard to find them on-line and reference tips and reviews
LindaS_WI

Apr 20, 2017

When my youngest grandson wanted ribs for his birthday, I tried these. Everyone loved them. A big key is to not get the heat too high. You need a lower temperature to get them nice and tender without charring them. This rib recipe is going to be seen again and again this summer grilling season.
xlsalbums

Aug 2, 2015

This did not work for us. The marinade burned the meat. Needs to be grilled over indirect heat.
Uqaq

Jun 2, 2014

Love this
emjaeger

May 1, 2011

We love this recipe and often make it for company.
mmartiam

Jul 12, 2010

This recipe is a favorite of mine for company. Can't stop eating once you get started
kimsue_MI

Jul 2, 2008

We made these ribs last weekend and are making them again this weekend, they are delicious!!