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    Home > BBQ and Grilling

    BBQ Baby Back Ribs

    April 10, 2012 by bobbiskozykitchen Leave a Comment

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    Now that it is "officially" summer and we have actually had summer like weather here in Western Washington. I mean 70's in April? Color me shocked, really shocked!! As soon as I saw the forecast I couldn't wait to break out one of my BBQ meals. We all love BBQ here. Ribs, chicken, you name it. Especially when I can use my "famous" (the families name not mine) homemade rub and BBQ sauce. It has taken me a few years to really get them where I want them and the family has told me to STOP tinkering with it, that it is perfect. Since my goal is to make yummy food and make them happy, I guess I achieved that goal with my rub and sauce (although I do still tinker with it now and again ssshhhhhh don't tell).

    We already had chicken in the freezer, but when I spotted the ribs at the store I knew I HAD to get them. It has been a long time since we have had ribs and they just sounded so good. A nice rack of baby back ribs slathered in BBQ sauce? Mmmmm I am hungry again. Now, since it was just Kevin and I with Ms Picky Pants being gone to California (I miss you Picky Pants) this was one of the times I tinkered with the recipe a bit. I added extra cayenne pepper to the rub. We love it spicy and I knew the boys wouldn't mind it when they ate leftovers. I will post the original recipe so no fear of extra spice but if you DO want to kick it up a notch just add double (or more) of the cayenne to the rub.

    I also made Spicy Coleslaw and Red Skin Potato Salad. Both of them have a tad bit of vinegar in them so they went really nicely with the ribs. Kevin and I decided, with the spice of the ribs, it was nice to take a couple of bites of the ribs and then a bite of the coleslaw. The creaminess of it just topped everything off!

    I so need a better camera!!

    BBQ Ribs
    2 slabs of baby back ribs (4 racks)

    Dry Rub
    1 cup brown sugar
    1 cup sugar
    1/2 cup salt
    1/4 cup cracked black pepper
    1/4 cup paprika
    2 tablespoon cayenne pepper

    BBQ Sauce
    2 cups ketchup
    1/2 cup brown sugar
    3/4 cups cider vinegar
    2 tablespoons molasses
    2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    1 tablespoon paprika
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 tablespoon dry mustard
    1 tablespoon onion powder
    1 tablespoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (we add more since we like it EXTRA spicy)

    Combine all ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl. Rub the ribs generously on both sides and wrap in plastic wrap. Let marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

    Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.

    Place ribs on a large baking sheet lined with foil. Cover tightly with foil and place on the middle rack of the oven. Let roast for 2 1/2 hours.

    Add the ingredients for the BBQ sauce to a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.

    Preheat grill to medium.

    Take the ribs out of the oven and place them on the grill. Cook for 20 minutes, turning and basting with the sauce. Remove from grill and serve.

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    1. Foodie Stuntman

      April 10, 2012 at 2:54 pm

      Hi Bobbi,

      I found your site through Suzie the Foodie. I love baby back ribs. The best way to cook them is to smoke them but I don't have a smoker available so I found a similar recipe by Michael Chiarello which is my favorite. I noticed your ribs were a little charred on the edges and his method grills the ribs over indirect heat so the ribs do not burn. Give his espresso barbecue sauce a try. I hope this helps and please check out my site at Crazy Foodie Stunts.

      Cheers!

      DB, the Foodie Stuntman
      Fremont, CA

      Reply
    2. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      April 10, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks DB I will check it out.

      Reply
    3. Terra

      April 10, 2012 at 9:15 pm

      OH MY!!! Yum:-) My hubby and I are already planning our bbq fun this summer:-) Looks delicious! Take care, Terra

      Reply
    4. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      April 11, 2012 at 8:38 am

      Thanks Terra I hope you have lots of fun in the sun and yummy food to eat!!

      Reply
    5. Angie - Big Bears Wife

      April 12, 2012 at 5:18 pm

      I just made BBQ sauce for the first time the other night. I must admit, homemade is 100% better than store bought! I love ribs aswell! Great looking recipe!

      Reply
    6. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      April 12, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      Oh I know!! Once you have homemade store bought just isn't even an option huh? Thanks Angie 🙂

      Reply
    7. Cookin' Canuck

      May 15, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      There is nothing like a really good rack of ribs. After your family's rave reviews, I'll definitely have to try this recipe.

      Reply
    8. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      May 15, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      Oh I would love it if you would try my recipe!! I am a big fan of your blog!!

      Reply

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