Dry-Rubbed Baby-Back Ribs

Dry-Rubbed Baby-Back RibsLisa Hubbard
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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 45m

Ingredients

  • cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 racks baby-back ribs (about 3 pounds)

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, and ¾ teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Rub the spice mixture on the ribs and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat grill to medium.
  3. Grill the ribs, covered, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
     
By Sara Quessenberry,  July 2008

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 663Calories From Fat 65%
  • Fat  48g
  • Sat Fat  18g
  • Cholesterol  191mg
  • Sodium  1117mg
  • Protein  46g
  • Carbohydrate  8g
  • Fiber  0g
  • Sugar  7g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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