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Two racks of ribs sitting on a foil-lined baking sheet after being baked.

Baked Baby Back Ribs

Author: Kate
Looking for an amazing baked baby back rib recipe? This is it! Marinated with vinegar and spices like paprika, allspice, lemon zest and baked until tender.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Marinating Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 9 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 208kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed lemon zest from about 4 medium lemons
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 full racks baby back pork ribs about 5 pounds
  • Barbecue sauce, for serving optional

Instructions

  • Remove the thin skin that lines the back of each rib and discard. Place remaining ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Coat ribs evenly with rub on both sides, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Heat the oven to 325°F. Cover each rack separately in their own foil packet and place both racks side-by-side on a baking sheet. If you don't have a baking sheet big enough to fit both racks together, use two baking sheets.
  • Bake ribs 45 minutes. Open the foil packets and spread the foil out so it covers the baking sheet. Bake the ribs uncovered another 45 minutes or until tender enough that a fork easily penetrates the meat and it's caramelized and browned.
  • Slice racks of ribs in half for four generous portions or slice each rib individually for an appetizer. Serve with barbecue sauce and lots of napkins.

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