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Savory Honey-Glazed Baby Back Ribs Recipe Easy Oven-Baked Perfection

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This oven-baked baby back ribs recipe delivers tender, juicy ribs with a perfect balance of savory spices and a sweet honey glaze. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and requires no special equipment.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 to 2.5 pounds / 900 to 1100 grams total)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs if not already removed.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well.
  4. Rub olive oil all over the ribs, then generously apply the dry rub on both sides, pressing it into the meat. Let the ribs rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Place each rack on a large piece of aluminum foil, meat side up. Wrap tightly to seal in juices and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  6. Bake the ribs in the oven for 2 hours.
  7. While ribs bake, whisk together honey and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  8. After 2 hours, carefully unwrap the ribs and brush the honey glaze evenly over them.
  9. Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for another 20-30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
  10. Remove ribs from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for better flavor absorption and tenderness. Apply honey glaze only near the end of baking to prevent burning. Let ribs rest 10 minutes after baking to keep juices locked in. If glaze darkens too quickly, tent loosely with foil. For a spicy twist, add hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes to the glaze.

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