Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs with Tangy Barbecue Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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Baby back ribs coated in a bold dry rub and finished with a sticky, tangy barbecue glaze for finger-licking deliciousness. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs baby back ribs, brown sugar, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 racks (about 4 pounds) baby back ribs
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
Step 2: Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of 2 racks of baby back ribs, then rub both sides evenly with the dry rub mixture.
Step 3: Wrap the ribs tightly in foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor.
Step 4: Preheat your oven to 275°F and place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet, baking for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
Step 5: While ribs bake, whisk together 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan; simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
Step 6: Remove ribs from oven, unwrap carefully, and brush both sides generously with barbecue glaze.
Step 7: Broil ribs on high for 3-4 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and edges are slightly charred, then let rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving.