Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs deliver tender, pull-apart meat with a caramelized glaze that balances tangy vinegar, smoky paprika, and a touch of brown sugar sweetness. The overnight rub builds deep spice into every bite, while the final grill glaze adds a shiny, finger-licking finish. Perfect for summer cookouts, game days, or any weekend dinner when you want big, crowd-pleasing flavor.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 13
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Set the ribs on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle 4 cloves of sliced garlic over the ribs. Cover and bake for 2 1/2 hours. Let cool slightly.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the white sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and ground cumin. Rub the spices over the cooled ribs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 3
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cider vinegar, ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, onion, dry mustard, and 1 clove garlic. Simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, for 1 hour. Set aside a small portion for basting; use the rest as a dipping sauce.
- 4
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- 5
Place the ribs on the grill. Grill, covered, for about 12 minutes, basting with the reserved sauce, until nicely browned and glazed. Serve with the remaining sauce for dipping.
- Calories 500.04 kcal High 25%
- Protein 43.56 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 25.17 g 9%
- Total Fat 23.54 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 8.31 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.8 mg High 51%
- Sodium 541.04 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 1.32 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 20.26 g --
- Added Sugars 5.09 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 91.0 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.46 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 783.4 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 33.11 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.25 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Baby Back Ribs, Black Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 500.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Baby Back Ribs, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Chili Sauce. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 500.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs healthy?
- Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 500.04 calories and 43.56 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 541.04 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.31 g (42% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.09 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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