TGIF: My Favorite Baby Back Ribs
4 Comments | Written on July 16, 2010 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
When I first tried this recipe, I had the neighbors peering over the fence to see what smelled so fantastic! These ribs are lick your fingers, enjoy every last bite good. The meat simply falls off the bone and a bit of rum in the bbq sauce is my secret ingredient. I also like to make sure that the ribs are from top-quality pork to ensure the most tender and delicious results. I purchased these baby back ribs from US Wellness Meats where their motto is, “Our animals eat right so you can too!” After my organic education in Vermont, my eyes were opened to the importance of sustainable farming practices in order to avoid harmful additives like hormones and antibiotics. Grass-raised animals pass the best of their nutrient-rich diet on to you and the meat simply tastes better!
Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Rum
2 slabs baby back ribs, about 3-4 pounds total
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1. Wrap each slab in double thickness of aluminum foil and place on a large pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 hours. Unwrap and drain drippings.
2. Return ribs to pan. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over ribs, coating each one well. Marinate at room temperature for 1-2 hours; or cool, cover, and marinate overnight in refrigerator.
3. When ready to grill, lay ribs above medium-hot coals. Grill for 30 minutes, turning and basting with sauce about every 10 minutes. Serves 6.
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Better Recipes, Celebrations and Parties, Dinner Tonight | Tags: Grilled Recipes, Main Dishes, Pork Recipes, Ribs
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4 Responses to “TGIF: My Favorite Baby Back Ribs”
Question: I have no grill or access to one.. is there any way to finish them off in the oven?
Wow, those look fantastic! I like the idea of the rum.
Hi Mary! Thanks so much for stopping by…your blog is great! Rum = Yum
Hi Chuck! Great question. My first piece of advice if you don’t have a grill is to invest in a stove top grill pan. They are not that expensive and can be a great way to “grill” indoors year round.
As for this recipe, I haven’t tried finishing them off in the oven, but I am sure it would work. Just continue to baste as it says in the recipe. Let us know how it turns out for you!