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Baby Back Ribs from Best of Southern Living
Plug one of our flavorful rub-and-sauce combinations (Sweet-and-Sour or Smoky Chipotle) into these simple directions for grilling ribs.
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Ingredients
Makes 6 servings / Prep: 15 min.; Chill: 8 hrs.;, Stand: 30 min.; Grill: 2 hrs., 30 min.
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3
slabs baby back pork ribs
about 5½ pounds
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2
citrus fruits
halved
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1
recipe
Ginger Rub
or
Chipotle Rub
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Vegetable cooking spray
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1
recipe
Sweet-and-Sour ’Cue Sauce
or
Smoky Chipotle ’Cue Sauce
Instructions
Rinse and pat ribs dry.
If desired, remove thin membrane from back of ribs by slicing into it with a knife, and then pulling it off. (This will make ribs more tender. )
Rub meat with cut sides of citrus fruit, squeezing as you rub.
Massage desired rub into meat, covering all sides.
Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and place in a zip-top freezer bag or 13- x 9-inch baking dish; chill 8 hours.
Let ribs stand at room temperature 30 minutes before grilling.
Remove plastic wrap.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Sweet-and-Sour Baby Back Ribs:
Prepare ribs as directed using 4 lime halves,
Ginger Rub
, and
Sweet-and-Sour ’Cue Sauce
. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
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Recipe Category
Pork