Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Vinegar & Spice Baked Baby Back Ribs, a dish that brings a perfect balance of sweet and tangy to your table. These tender, juicy beef ribs are marinated in a zesty blend of spices, apple cider vinegar, and garlic, creating an unforgettable dining experience for family gatherings or casual get-togethers. With easy preparation steps and a cooking method that ensures fall-off-the-bone tenderness, this recipe makes it simple to impress your guests. Serve them with your favorite sides, and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 full racks baby back beef ribs (about 5 pounds)
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon zest (from about 4 lemons)
- 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Remove the thin skin from the back of the ribs and lay them on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon zest, chopped garlic, kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, and allspice until well combined.
- Coat ribs evenly with the marinade on both sides, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Cover each rack in foil packets and place on a baking sheet; bake covered for 45 minutes.
- Open the foil packets and bake uncovered for another 45 minutes or until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg