Honey Glazed Baby Back Ribs

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Ingredients:

• 2 racks of baby back ribs (about 4 pounds)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for a bit of heat)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

Preparing the Ribs:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Prepare the Ribs:
   • Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs. This can be done by sliding a knife under the membrane and then using a paper towel to pull it off.
3. Make the Dry Rub:
   • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
4. Season the Ribs:
   • Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, making sure to cover both sides.

Cooking the Ribs:

5. Wrap the Ribs:
   • Place each rack of ribs on a large piece of aluminum foil. Wrap them tightly in the foil, creating a sealed packet.
6. Bake the Ribs:
   • Place the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat is pulling away from the bones.

Preparing the Honey Glaze:

7. Make the Glaze:
   • In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the glaze is slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Glazing and Finishing the Ribs:

8. Preheat the Grill:
   • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
9. Glaze the Ribs:
   • Carefully remove the ribs from the foil packets and place them on the grill. Brush generously with the honey glaze.
10. Grill the Ribs:
    • Grill the ribs for about 5-7 minutes per side, basting with more glaze and turning occasionally, until they are nicely caramelized and charred to your liking.
11. Serve:
    • Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for a few minutes, then cut them into individual ribs. Serve with any remaining glaze on the side.

Tips:

• For extra tenderness, you can marinate the ribs with the dry rub overnight in the refrigerator.
• If you don’t have a grill, you can finish the ribs under the broiler in your oven for about 5-7 minutes per side.

Enjoy your Honey Glazed Baby Back Ribs!