Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Nothing says weekend to me like a rack of ribs. I spent years trying to nail that fall-off-the-bone texture without a smoker, and after countless experiments (and a lot of happy taste-testers), I finally cracked the code. These oven-baked ribs have become legendary at our neighborhood cookouts — my buddy Mike literally offered to mow my lawn for the recipe.

Ingredients

Dry Rub

• 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 lbs)
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne

BBQ Glaze

• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Prep ribs: Remove membrane from back of ribs. Pat dry.
2. Season: Mix all rub ingredients, coat ribs generously on both sides.
3. Wrap: Wrap each rack tightly in foil, place on baking sheet.
4. Bake low & slow: 275°F for 2.5-3 hours until tender.
5. Glaze: Unwrap, brush generously with BBQ glaze mixture.
6. Broil: Broil 3-5 minutes until caramelized. Watch carefully!
7. Rest & serve: Let rest 5 min, cut between bones.