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Oven BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Baby back ribs with a dry rub, braised in foil with a tangy liquid, then broiled with the reduced glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 slabs baby back ribs
  • Dry rub: 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Braising liquid: 1 cup apple juice, 1/2 cup cider vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F.
  2. Mix the dry rub ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Place each slab on heavy-duty aluminum foil, shiny side down. Sprinkle both sides generously with rub and pat it in.
  4. Refrigerate the ribs for at least 1 hour.
  5. Combine the braising liquid ingredients and microwave on high for 1 minute.
  6. Place the ribs on a baking sheet, open one end of each foil packet and pour in half of the liquid. Tilt to distribute.
  7. Braise in the oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  8. Pour the braising liquid into a saucepan and simmer until reduced by half to a thick syrup.
  9. Brush the glaze onto the ribs and broil until lightly caramelized.
  10. Slice into portions and toss in the remaining hot glaze.

Notes

Refrigerating the rubbed ribs for at least an hour helps the flavor penetrate. Keep an eye on the broiler.

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