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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (409g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 1029
Calories from Fat 740 (71%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 82.2g 126%
Saturated Fat 30.0g 149%
Monounsaturated Fat 37.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 275mg 91%
Sodium 787mg 32%
Potassium 1027mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 12.2g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 57.1g 114%

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Foolproof Baby Back Ribs

Recipe #88204 | 1¼ hours | 10 min prep | add private note
shimmerchk

By: shimmerchk
Apr 4, 2004

These are done completely on a gas grill and is the first recipe I have found that result in tender ribs without having to boil/steam/ or bake them first. Don't lift the lid for at least an hour while grilling! That is the secret to these ribs that end up tender and delectable. Uses simple ingredients with your favorite barbecue sauce to finish off the recipe and you will be in rib heaven.

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat gas grill for high heat.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper Mix well.
  3. 3
    Trim off the membrane sheath from the back of each rack.
  4. 4
    You can do this by running a small, sharp knife between the membrane and snip or"shimmy" off the membrane as much as possible.
  5. 5
    Don't skip this step because it prevents the ribs from being chewy.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle or "throw" as much of the rub onto both sides of the ribs as desired.
  7. 7
    Do not rub the spices in, because the ribs will turn too dark and spicy.
  8. 8
    You may have some spices leftover, depending on your taste.
  9. 9
    Place aluminum foil on lower rack to capture drippings and prevent flare-ups.
  10. 10
    Brush grate with oil, and lay ribs on top rack of grill.
  11. 11
    Reduce heat to low, shut grill, and leave undisturbed for 1 hour.
  12. 12
    Do not lift lid at all during this time period!
  13. 13
    After one hour check for doneness, depending on your grill you may need to continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes (our grill takes one hour exactly). Brush ribs with barbecue sauce and grill an additional few minutes until sauce is slightly absorbed and a little brown around the edges.
  14. 14
    Serve ribs as whole rack or cut between bones and pile individual ribs on the platter.

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From: Chef #1288787

On Jun 13, 2009

Awesome....they are wonderful and were done in an hour on my grill also!

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  • From: longhornmom

    On May 14, 2009

    Great recipe! I used this as a guide as I had my own rub, but the cooking directions are perfect. I have always had trouble with tough ribs and these just fell off the bone. Thanks for the recipe!

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  • From: Claire de Luna

    On Aug 20, 2004

    OK, after I made these, I had to taste them AGAIN the next day just to make sure. Yes, they were certainly foolproof all right! The rub is nice because it wasn't overpowering, but lent the right amount of spice to the ribs. I didn't quite believe you could make great tasting and tender ribs in a hour, but you can! And I will, again and again. Thanks for posting such an easy and delicious recipe.

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  • From: TrishS

    On Jul 6, 2004

    Ok. I am a very novice cook. I wanted to prepare something for my boyfriend,his brother and sister for the 4th. While I used a store bought rub, I followed your cooking instructions exactly. They were PEREFECT! And they thought I couldn't cook! Thanks so much for making me a hero!

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