Sheet Pan Chipotle-Maple Glazed Baby Back Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Tender baby back ribs roasted on a sheet pan with a smoky chipotle and sweet maple glaze, finished under the broiler for a caramelized crust. This pork recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs baby back pork ribs, chipotle powder, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 6 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 racks (about 3 pounds) baby back pork ribs
2 tsp chipotle powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. Remove the silver skin from 2 racks of baby back pork ribs and pat dry. In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp chipotle powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over both sides of the ribs.
Step 2: Place the ribs meat side up on a rimmed sheet pan lined with foil. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cover tightly with foil and roast in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away from the bone easily.
Step 3: While ribs roast, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small bowl to make the glaze. After roasting, remove the top foil and brush the ribs generously with the maple-chipotle glaze.
Step 4: Set the oven to broil on high. Broil the ribs for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully, until the glaze caramelizes and becomes sticky and slightly charred around the edges. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing between the bones to serve.