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Flavorful Smoked Paprika Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs

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Tender, juicy baby back ribs coated in a smoky, sweet, and mildly spicy dry rub, slow-cooked to perfection and finished with a quick broil or grill sear for a flavorful crust.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 to 2.5 pounds / 900–1130 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven or grill to 275°F (135°C) for slow cooking.
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under and peeling it off with a paper towel grip.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
  4. Lightly brush the ribs with olive oil. Generously sprinkle and rub the dry spice mixture all over both sides of the ribs, pressing it in to coat thoroughly.
  5. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet or directly on the grill grates. Cook low and slow for about 2.5 to 3 hours, until the meat is tender and pulling away from the bone.
  6. Remove ribs from foil carefully. Place under a hot broiler or on a medium-high grill for 3-5 minutes per side to crisp the rub and add a slight char without drying out the meat.
  7. Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones to lock in juices and make slicing neater.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for better tenderness and flavor absorption. Keep ribs wrapped in foil during cooking to retain moisture. Let ribs rest after cooking for juicier results. For extra smoky flavor on the grill, use wood chips like hickory or applewood. Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired spiciness. You can refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the oven or on the grill.

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