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Flavorful Smoked Paprika Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs

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A quick and easy recipe for tender, juicy baby back ribs coated with a smoky, sweet dry rub made from smoked paprika and pantry staples. Perfect for casual dinners and BBQ gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 to 2.5 pounds or 900–1100 grams each)
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground if possible)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane on the bone side of the ribs using a paper towel to grip and pull it off.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly blended.
  4. Lightly brush both sides of the ribs with olive oil to help the rub stick and encourage browning.
  5. Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, massaging it into the meat. Let the ribs rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes to absorb the rub.
  6. Place ribs bone side down on a foil-lined baking sheet or roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil to trap moisture during cooking.
  7. Bake ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
  8. After 2.5 hours, carefully remove the foil and test tenderness by poking between bones with a fork or toothpick; meat should feel tender and start to pull back from the bones.
  9. Optional: Remove foil completely and broil ribs for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the crust, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing between bones to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Remove the membrane for better seasoning and tenderness. Use foil tenting to keep ribs moist but allow some steam to escape for bark formation. Broil carefully for a caramelized crust. The dry rub can be prepared in advance and stored for up to a month. For a gluten-free option, verify chili powder label and consider coconut sugar instead of brown sugar for paleo.

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