Baby Back Ribs Recipe
Dry rubbed and slow roasted, fall off the bone, Dennis's secret sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, served with hand cut claw, and shoestring fries.
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Ingredients
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Ribs
BBQ Sauce
Fries
Method
Ribs Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ribs
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Dry Rub
In a bowl, combine salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Apply the Rub
Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub mixture. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 4
Bake the Ribs
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and cover them with another piece of foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until tender.
BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 5
Make the BBQ Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Fries Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thin fries. Rinse them in cold water for about 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Fry the Potatoes
Carefully add the fries in batches to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
- 10
Drain and Season
Remove the fries from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt to taste.