Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs Recipe

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Alton Brown's Baby Back Ribs
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well; place each slab of ribs on a large piece of heavy-duty foil, shiny side down; sprinkle each side generously with the dry rub and pat the rub into the meat.
  2. Securely wrap the ribs in the foil but leave one end wrapped a bit more loosely; refrigerate the ribs for a minimum of 1 hour.
  3. Combine all ingredients for the braising liquid and microwave on high for 1 minute.
  4. Place the ribs on a baking sheet; open one end of the foil on each slab and pour half of the braising liquid into each foil packet; close the end of the packet and tilt it around to evenly distribute the liquid.
  5. Braise the ribs in a 250° oven for 2 hours (his original recipe said to braise for 2 1/2 hours but the ribs were almost TOO tender at that point!).
  6. Carefully open the packets (they'll be very hot) and transfer the braising liquid into a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer and reduce by half or until it's of a thick syrup consistency.
  7. Brush the glaze onto the ribs and place under the broiler just until the glaze caramelizes lightly.
  8. Slice each slab into 2 rib bone portions; place remaining hot glaze into a bowl and toss the rib portions in the glaze.
  9. *This recipe makes several batches of dry rub. If more rub is needed, it can be extended by any amount, as long as the ratio of 8:3:1:1 remains the same.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 52.91 Kcal (222 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.16g 0%
Sodium 440.97mg 18%
Potassium 66.08mg 1%
Total Carbs 9.66g 3%
Sugars 8.2g 33%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 1%
Protein 0.16g 0%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 14.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 148.29 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.45g 0%
Sodium 1235.93mg 18%
Potassium 185.2mg 1%
Total Carbs 27.08g 3%
Sugars 22.99g 33%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 1%
Protein 0.46g 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 1%
Iron 1mg 2%
Calcium 41.7mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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