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Recipe BBQ Ribs | Author Alice Moderator Trusted Author | Submitted 2/18/2026, 12:59:53 PM

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Title diff

  • BBQ Ribs

Intro diff

  • Tender ribs with lacquered finish.

Description diff

  • Collagen breaks down during low cooking, then sauce caramelizes under high heat.

Recipe facts diff

  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Dinner
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Total time: 180 min
  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Tool: Chef's knife
  • Tool: Cutting board
  • Tool: Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tag: BBQ
  • Tag: Pork
  • Tag: Slow Cook

Related links diff

  • mashed-potatoes
  • mac-and-cheese

Ingredients diff

  • 2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 4 lb total)
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 3 tbsp dry rub
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Steps diff

  • Heat oven to 300F and line a sheet pan with foil.
  • Coat ribs with mustard, season with dry rub, and wrap tightly in foil.
  • Bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours until a skewer slides in with little resistance.
  • Unwrap, brush with barbecue sauce, and caramelize under broiler or on a hot grill.
  • Rest 10 minutes, then slice between bones.

Technique notes diff

  • Two-stage cook | Slow tenderization plus final caramelization gives best texture. | It balances tenderness with sticky crust.
  • Heat staging and carryover control | Managing burner intensity and resting windows prevents overshoot from residual heat after active cooking. | This sequence relies on brief finishing steps where controlled carryover keeps texture and flavor balanced.

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3 / 2 established reviewers

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1.00

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Finalized on 2/18/2026, 12:59:53 PM at 1.00.

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