American BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Fall-off-the-bone tender ribs with a sticky BBQ glaze.

Ingredients

• 2 racks baby back ribs
• Dry rub: 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp cumin, salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 cup BBQ sauce

Method

1. Remove membrane from back of ribs (essential — it''s tough and chewy).

2. Rub generously with spice mix. Wrap tightly in foil.

3. Bake 275°F for 2.5 hours (low and slow in foil = steam tender).

4. Unwrap. Brush with BBQ sauce. Broil 3-5 min until sticky and caramelized.

What You're Practicing

• Low and slow in foil steams the ribs tender. The broil at the end caramelizes the sauce.
• Removing the membrane is the most important prep step — grab it with a paper towel for grip.