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Savory Baby Back Ribs with Smoky Maple BBQ Sauce

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Tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs cooked indoors with a smoky maple BBQ sauce that balances sweet and savory flavors perfectly. This easy recipe delivers juicy ribs with a sticky, caramelized glaze without needing a grill or smoker.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2.5 to 3 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs if attached.
  3. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
  4. In a bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.
  5. Rub the oil evenly over both sides of the ribs, then sprinkle the dry rub generously all over, pressing it in with your hands.
  6. Place the ribs meat-side up on a large piece of aluminum foil and tightly seal them in a foil packet.
  7. Transfer the foil packet to a baking sheet or roasting pan and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours (120–150 minutes) until ribs are tender and meat pulls easily from the bone.
  8. While ribs cook, whisk together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of smoked paprika in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  9. Remove ribs from oven and discard foil. Brush ribs generously with the smoky maple BBQ sauce.
  10. Place ribs under the broiler for 3–5 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching closely to prevent burning.
  11. Let ribs rest for about 5 minutes after broiling, then slice between the bones and serve with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Remove the membrane from ribs for better tenderness and seasoning absorption. Wrap ribs tightly in foil to lock in moisture. Use low heat when warming the maple syrup sauce to avoid burning. Broil ribs carefully to caramelize the glaze without burning. If ribs seem dry after baking, add an extra brush of sauce before broiling. Using a meat thermometer, aim for an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C) for perfect tenderness.

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