Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 racks baby back ribs (4-5 pounds)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1/4 cup ground cumin
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- 1/4 cup onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked salt
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Cooking Time:
3-4 hours
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked salt. Mix well.
- Remove ribs from packaging and pat dry. Apply the spice mixture evenly on both sides of the ribs.
- In a small saucepan, heat apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place ribs on the prepared sheet.
- Pour the sauce over the ribs and brush to coat.
- Cover the ribs with foil and bake for 2 hours.
- Remove foil and bake for another 1-2 hours, or until meat is tender and falls off the bone.
- Let ribs rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 rib (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 16g (saturated 7g)
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g (sugar 15g)
- Protein: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Fall-off-the-bone tender
- Sweet and tangy flavor
- Perfect for special occasions
User Comments:
- "These ribs were absolutely delicious! The sauce was perfect and the meat was so tender." - Sarah
- "I made these ribs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavor." - John
- "These ribs are the best I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a deep baking sheet to prevent the sauce from dripping out.
- If the ribs start to brown too much, cover them with foil again.
- Let the ribs rest before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
