Don’t Miss This Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs!

Ingredients:

• 2 racks of baby back ribs
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• Aluminum foil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
2. Remove Membrane:
   • Turn the ribs over to the bone side. Use a knife or your fingers to lift and loosen the membrane on one of the middle bones. Once loosened, grip the membrane with a paper towel and pull it off.
3. Prepare the Dry Rub:
   • In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
4. Season the Ribs:
   • Sprinkle the dry rub over both sides of the ribs and rub it in to ensure an even coating.
5. Wrap in Aluminum Foil:
   • Lay out two long pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (long enough to wrap each rack of ribs separately).
   • Place each rack of ribs on a piece of foil and wrap tightly. Make sure the foil is sealed so the juices won’t escape.
6. Bake in the Oven:
   • Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours. The ribs should be tender but not falling apart.
7. Prepare the BBQ Sauce:
   • While the ribs are baking, mix the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water in a bowl. This will be used for basting.
8. Preheat Grill (or Broiler):
   • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (or your broiler).
9. Finish on the Grill (or Broiler):
   • Remove the ribs from the foil and place them directly on the grill (or under the broiler).
   • Baste the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce mixture and cook for 5-10 minutes on each side, turning and basting frequently, until the ribs are caramelized and have a nice glaze.
10. Serve:
    • Once done, remove the ribs from the grill (or broiler) and let them rest for a few minutes. Slice between the bones and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

These Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs are tender, flavorful, and perfect for a barbecue feast. Enjoy!