Baby Back Ribs Recipe
barbecue glazed ribs, sweet potato fries, and coleslaw
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Ingredients
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Baby Back Ribs
Sweet Potato Fries
Coleslaw
Method
Baby Back Ribs
- 1
Prepare the Ribs
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the Ribs
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Rub this spice mixture all over the baby back ribs.
- 3
Bake the Ribs
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and cover them tightly with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
- 4
- 5
Finish Cooking
Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes. This will caramelize the barbecue sauce.
Sweet Potato Fries
- 6
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
While the ribs are baking, wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into fries or wedges.
- 7
Season the Fries
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.
- 8
Bake the Fries
Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Coleslaw
- 9
Prepare the Vegetables
Shred the green cabbage and grate the carrots. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 10
Make the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 11
Combine
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, and toss until everything is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
