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Flavorful Baby Back Ribs Recipe Easy Honey Chipotle Glaze for Fall-Off-the-Bone Perfection

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This easy honey chipotle baby back ribs recipe delivers tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs with a sweet and smoky glaze that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2–3 pounds / 900–1350 g total)
  • 1/3 cup honey (113 g)
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (kosher or sea salt preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Optional: splash of Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Remove the ribs from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Trim off the silver skin membrane on the bone side if attached.
  2. In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Rub evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  3. Wrap each rack tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 275°F (135°C) for 3 hours.
  4. While ribs cook, whisk together honey, chipotle powder, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and optional cayenne pepper or Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  5. After 3 hours, carefully remove ribs from oven and unwrap. Brush a generous layer of the honey chipotle glaze on both sides.
  6. Switch oven to broil (or 500°F/260°C if no broil setting) and return ribs uncovered for 5-7 minutes, watching closely to caramelize glaze without burning.
  7. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes after broiling. Cut between bones into individual ribs and serve warm.

Notes

If ribs are not tender after 3 hours, rewrap and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Brush glaze multiple times during broiling for extra sticky sweetness. Wrapping ribs tightly in foil traps steam and tenderizes meat. Watch broil step closely to avoid burning.

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Keywords: baby back ribs, honey chipotle glaze, fall-off-the-bone ribs, easy ribs recipe, oven baked ribs, smoky ribs, sweet and spicy ribs

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