Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

Name: Backyard Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Apple Cider Vinegar; 4 lb Baby Back Ribs; 2 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tsp Chili Powder; 0.25 cup Chili Sauce; 0.5 cup Dark Brown Sugar; 0.5 tsp Dry Mustard; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 tsp Ground Cumin; 0.5 cup Ketchup; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Onion; 1 tbsp Paprika; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sugar; 0.25 cup Worcestershire Sauce

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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

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.