Simmered-and-Roasted Baby Back Ribs

Name: Simmered-and-Roasted Baby Back Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb Baby Back Ribs; 1.5 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1.5 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 1 tbsp Five-Spice; 6 cloves Garlic; 1.5 tbsp Honey; 1.5 tbsp Ketchup; 0.5 whole Onion; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.5 cup Rice Vinegar; 2 tbsp Salt; 1.5 tbsp Sambal; 1.5 tbsp Soy Sauce; 2.5 qt Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Simmered-and-Roasted Baby Back Ribs deliver tender meat infused with aromatic spices, garlic, and a hint of vinegar, then finished in the oven with a glossy glaze that balances sweet heat and subtle five-spice warmth. Each bite is juicy with a lightly sticky crust and gentle chile kick. Serve for a casual weekend dinner or game day when you want ribs that are full-flavored without the fuss of the smoker.

Prep10 mins
Cook2 hrs
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Gather the ingredients.
2

Prepare the ribs: Combine 2 1/2 quarts water, rice vinegar, onion, garlic, salt, five-spice powder, chili flakes, and bay leaves in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
3

Add the ribs to the broth; bring back to a simmer, then lower the heat and cook for 1 hour.
4

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
5

Make the glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, mustard, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, and five-spice powder.
6

Take the ribs out of the broth and place them in the bowl with the soy sauce glaze; toss to coat.
7

Move the glazed ribs to the prepared baking sheet. Keep any extra glaze for brushing.
8

Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the ribs and brush with more glaze. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more, brushing occasionally with the remaining glaze if desired. Remove and serve.