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Sticky Strawberry Baby Back Ribs

Sticky Strawberry Baby Back Ribs for a Sweet BBQ Celebration

This recipe for Sticky Strawberry Baby Back Ribs combines smoky and sweet flavors for a delightful BBQ dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 2 pounds Baby Back Ribs Chosen for tenderness
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt/Kosher Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Peppercorns Adds heat
For the Sticky Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Balsamic Glaze Can be swapped with teriyaki or honey
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Key for sticky glaze
For the Spice Rub
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika Infuses smoky flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Provides earthiness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Complements strawberry notes
For the Caramelized Onions
  • 1 large Sweet or Yellow Onions Creates a flavorful base

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and lay down sliced onions evenly.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together light brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, flaky sea salt, ground black pepper, and cinnamon.
  4. Rinse the baby back ribs under cold water and pat dry. Brush with balsamic glaze and sprinkle half the dry rub on one side.
  5. Place the ribs on the onion bed and rub remaining spice mixture all over.
  6. Roast in the oven for 2 1/2 hours, checking occasionally.
  7. After roasting, brush with strawberry simple syrup and roast for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and brush again with strawberry barbecue sauce; allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rackCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These ribs are easy to prepare with simple ingredients and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any barbecue gathering.

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