Cider and Chili-Glazed Baby Back Ribs Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
3 hours, 15 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 4 pounds baby back ribs, membrane removed
  • 1 cup apple cider, divided
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • ¾ cups ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 250 F.
  2. To make the seasoning mix, mix together the chile powder, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Arrange ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  4. Rub 4 tablespoons of spice mix onto meat.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for 2 hours.
  6. In the meantime, whisk together ½ cup apple cider, honey, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon seasoning mix.
  7. Brush the glaze over the ribs.
  8. Tightly wrap the ribs with foil, then return to the oven and bake for 1 hour.
  9. To make the barbecue sauce, add the remaining ½ cup apple cider, ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon spice mix, and remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar to a small saucepan.
  10. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
  11. To finish the ribs, heat the grill to 350 F, or medium heat.
  12. Place the ribs on the grill and brush with barbecue sauce. Grill for 10 minutes, flipping and re-applying the barbecue sauce halfway through.
  13. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.