Jul 13 2026
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Baby Back Plate Recipe

Inspired by The Ranch House
Time3h
Serves2

4 Bones plus one side and a cornbread

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Ingredients

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Baby Back Ribs

Cornbread

Side Dish

Method

Prepare and Cook Ribs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ribs

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Rub the baby back ribs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

  2. 2

    Bake the Ribs

    Cover the ribs with another piece of foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.

  3. 3

    Add BBQ Sauce

    Remove the foil and brush BBQ sauce over the ribs. Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Make Cornbread

  1. 4

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  2. 5

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.

  3. 6

    Combine and Bake

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the ribs with a side of coleslaw and a piece of cornbread.

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