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.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings / Prep: 15 min.; Chill: 8 hrs.;, Stand: 30 min.; Grill: 2 hrs., 30 min.
- 3 slabs baby back pork ribs about 5½ pounds
- 2 citrus fruits halved
- 1 recipe Ginger Rub or Chipotle Rub
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 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.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
