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Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Baby Back Ribs

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 120 minsscheduleTotal: 135 minsoutdoor_grillBakedlocal_fire_departmentMild

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skilletInstruction

9 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:27

Place the baby back ribs on parchment paper, use a knife to pry up the corner of the silver membrane on the back, then grip it with a paper towel and pull it completely off.

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Watch out

Hold the knife away from your fingers when lifting the membrane, otherwise the knife may slip and cause cuts.

Ingredients:baby back ribs (1 piece)
Tools:knife
02
Active Cooking
00:01:43

Transfer the ribs to a pink cutting board and cut the rack into individual rib bones.

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Watch out

Keep fingers curled back and away from the blade while cutting through bone, otherwise you risk cutting your hand.

Ingredients:baby back ribs
Tools:knifecutting board
03
Active Cooking
00:02:18

Cut a lemon in half, squeeze the juice over the cut rib pieces, and rub it in.

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Wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat and citrus to prevent spreading bacteria.

Ingredients:lemon (1 piece)baby back ribs
Tools:knife
04
Active Cooking
00:02:52

In an orange bowl, use a fork to loosen 0.5 cup brown sugar, then add 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp oregano, and 1 tsp dry mustard, and mix them together until uniform.

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Stir the spice mixture thoroughly, otherwise clumps of salt or spices will remain unevenly distributed.

Ingredients:brown sugar (0.5 cup)Salt (1 tbsp)crushed black pepper (1 tsp)garlic powder (1 tbsp)onion powder (1 tbsp)paprika powder (2 tbsp)dried oregano (1 tsp)dry mustard (1 tsp)
Tools:forkbowl
05
Active Cooking
00:03:55

Pour the mixed spice rub onto a foil-lined baking sheet and roll the rib pieces in it until all sides are thoroughly coated.

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Watch out

Coat every part of the ribs evenly, otherwise uncoated spots will lack flavor.

Ingredients:baby back ribsbrown sugarSaltcrushed black peppergarlic powderonion powderpaprika powderdried oreganodry mustard
Tools:baking sheet
06
Active Cooking
00:04:07

Arrange the coated rib pieces neatly in rows inside an aluminum foil roasting pan.

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Pack the ribs closely together so they fit evenly in the pan, otherwise some pieces may cook unevenly.

Ingredients:baby back ribs
Tools:roasting pan
07
Active Cooking
00:04:31

Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil, crimping the edges to seal completely, then bake in the oven at 135°C (275°F) for 7200 seconds (2 hours) until tender.

local_fire_department135°C (275°F) for 2 hours
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Seal the foil tightly around the pan edges, otherwise moisture will escape and the meat will dry out.

Ingredients:baby back ribs
Tools:oven
08
Active Cooking
00:05:21

Take the pan out of the oven, remove the aluminum foil, brush 0.5 cup BBQ sauce evenly over the top of the baked ribs, and put the pan back into the oven uncovered for 900 seconds (15 minutes) until caramelized.

local_fire_departmentBake uncovered for 15 minutes
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Watch out

Watch closely during the final minutes, otherwise the high sugar content in the BBQ sauce will burn quickly.

Ingredients:BBQ sauce or hoisin sauce (0.5 cup)baby back ribs
Tools:mugbrush
09
Active Cooking
00:07:10

Remove the ribs from the oven, let rest briefly, then use tongs to serve.

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Watch out

Handle hot pans with thick oven mitts to prevent severe burns.

Ingredients:baby back ribs (1 piece)
Tools:Tongs

groceryAll Ingredients

baby back ribs1 piece
lemon1 piece
brown sugar0.5 cup
Salt1 tbsp
crushed black pepper1 tsp
garlic powder1 tbsp
onion powder1 tbsp
paprika powder2 tbsp
dried oregano1 tsp
dry mustard1 tsp
BBQ sauce or hoisin sauce0.5 cup

blenderAll Tools Needed

knifecutting boardforkbowlbaking sheetroasting panovenmugbrushTongs