Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBlack-eyed PeaBaby Back Ribs Recipe

Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Inspired by Black-eyed Pea
Time3h
Serves4

Tender 'fall off the bone' pork ribs, charbroiled and smothered in our own slightly sweet BBQ sauce. Half Rack or Full Rack.

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Ingredients

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Ribs

Method

Preparing the Ribs

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

  2. 2

    Season the Ribs

    Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if it’s still attached. Rub the ribs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, making sure to cover the entire surface.

  3. 3

    Wrap and Bake

    Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.

Making the BBQ Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 5

    Cook the Sauce

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

Grilling the Ribs

  1. 6

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 7

    Remove from Oven

    Take the ribs out of the oven and carefully unwrap them from the foil.

  3. 8

    Grill the Ribs

    Place the ribs on the grill and brush generously with the BBQ sauce. Grill for about 5-10 minutes on each side, basting with more sauce, until caramelized.

Serving

  1. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for a few minutes, then slice between the bones. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

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