Honey-Glazed Baby Back Ribs with Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Juicy baby back ribs glazed with a sticky honey and chipotle BBQ sauce, baked low and slow for tender, flavorful meat. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 215 minutes, pairs baby back ribs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 20 min Cook: 195 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 racks (about 3 pounds total) baby back ribs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 cup honey
2 peppers minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of 2 racks baby back ribs. Season both sides evenly with 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons smoked paprika.
Step 2: Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender but not falling apart.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup honey, 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
Step 4: Remove ribs from oven and increase oven temperature to 425°F. Brush both sides of ribs generously with the chipotle honey BBQ sauce.
Step 5: Return ribs to oven uncovered and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and sticky. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing between bones and serving.