{"product_id":"bbq-baby-back-ribs-recipe","title":"BBQ Baby Back Ribs Recipe | Tender Stovetop Pork Ribs","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBBQ Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe History of BBQ Baby Back Ribs\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby back ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e come from the upper rib cage near the pork loin, making them smaller, leaner, and naturally tender compared with spare ribs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile pork ribs have been enjoyed around the world for centuries, \u003cstrong\u003eBBQ ribs became an American classic through Southern barbecue traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, influenced by Indigenous, African, Caribbean, and European cooking methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 18th and 19th centuries, slow-cooked pork was a centerpiece of Southern gatherings and celebrations. Over time, distinctive regional barbecue styles developed—from Carolina vinegar and mustard sauces to Memphis-style ribs and the thick, sweet tomato-and-molasses sauces associated with Kansas City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur method gently \u003cstrong\u003estovetop-braises the ribs until tender and juicy\u003c\/strong\u003e, then finishes them in the oven with homemade BBQ sauce for a rich, sticky, caramelized glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTender inside. Glazed outside. An American BBQ classic \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithout a smoker or grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis easy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBBQ Baby Back Ribs recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses a two-step cooking method: the pork ribs are gently braised on the stovetop until tender, then brushed with homemade barbecue sauce and finished in the oven until beautifully glazed and caramelized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking baby back ribs in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-quart stainless steel stockpot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps keep the meat moist and tender while eliminating the need for hours of smoking or grilling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efall-apart tender pork ribs with a rich, sticky BBQ glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—perfect for Labor Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, family gatherings, parties and weekend dinners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/5225\/3248\/files\/bbq-baby-back-ribs-recipe.png?v=1788104862\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBBQ BABY BACK RIBS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation \u0026amp; Cooking Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stovetop braised and oven glazed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Cookware \u0026amp; Kitchen Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Quart Stainless Steel Stockpot with Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Quart Stainless Steel Saucepan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Stainless Steel Roasting Pan or Baking Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Chef Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen Machine Food Cutter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasting Brush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaby Back Ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 pounds baby back pork loin ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStovetop Braising Liquid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 quarts filtered or purified water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 large onion, quartered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 cups Burgundy wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomemade BBQ Sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 strips bacon, chopped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ cup green bell pepper, chopped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 onion, peeled and chopped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼ cup filtered or purified water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1½ cups brown sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup molasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup yellow mustard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¾ cup ketchup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 tablespoons Crystal or Tabasco hot pepper sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼ teaspoon liquid smoke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Make Tender Baby Back Ribs on the Stovetop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Prepare the Baby Back Ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the thin membrane from the bone side of the ribs. Removing this tough connective tissue helps produce more tender ribs and allows the flavors to penetrate the meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut the racks into sections, if necessary, so they fit comfortably inside your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-quart stockpot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the ribs in the stockpot and cover with filtered or purified water. Add the onion, celery and Burgundy wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover with the vent open and bring to a boil over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-high heat, approximately 375°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkim any foam from the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-low heat, approximately 180°F–200°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, cover and gently simmer for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1½ to 2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls easily away from the bones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChef's Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil. Slow, moist cooking helps tenderize the pork while retaining more of its natural juices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Make the Homemade Barbecue Sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the ribs are cooking, place the chopped bacon, green pepper and onion in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-quart saucepan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSauté over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium heat, approximately 275°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the water, brown sugar, molasses, yellow mustard, ketchup, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStir well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-low heat, approximately 180°F–200°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and simmer for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, stirring occasionally, until the barbecue sauce is rich and slightly thickened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Glaze the Baby Back Ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreheat oven to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e350°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the tender ribs from the stockpot and allow them to drain and surface-dry for several minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the ribs on a rack inside a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estainless steel roasting pan or baking sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerously brush the ribs with homemade BBQ sauce on both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBake at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e350°F for 25 to 30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, brushing with additional barbecue sauce as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ribs are ready when the sauce develops a deep, glossy, caramelized glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Slice \u0026amp; Serve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransfer the ribs to a cutting board and allow them to rest briefly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlice between the bones for individual ribs or serve the racks whole on a large platter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe hot with extra \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehomemade barbecue sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Baby Back Ribs Recipe Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of relying on a smoker or outdoor grill, these ribs use a simple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estovetop braising and oven-finishing method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stockpot provides the moist heat needed to tenderize the ribs. Finishing them in the oven with barbecue sauce creates the sticky, caramelized exterior everyone loves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's an excellent method when you want \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etender BBQ baby back ribs without a smoker or grill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChef Charles' Cooking Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't aggressively boil baby back ribs. A slow, gentle simmer is the key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce tender, allow the ribs to dry slightly before applying the barbecue sauce. This helps the sauce cling to the meat and develop a richer glaze in the oven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTender and juicy inside. 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