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Flavorful Sheet Pan BBQ Baby Back Ribs Easy Honey Chipotle Glaze Recipe

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This easy sheet pan recipe delivers tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs with a sweet and smoky honey chipotle glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it uses simple pantry staples and requires minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 to 2.5 pounds / 900–1100 g), trimmed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat or swap honey with maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs if attached. Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the ribs and rub in gently.
  4. Mix salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over both sides of the ribs, massaging it in.
  5. Place ribs bone-side down on the prepared sheet pan. Cut each rack in half if desired for easier handling.
  6. Bake ribs uncovered for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours until tender and meat starts pulling back from bones.
  7. While ribs bake, whisk together honey, chopped chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Adjust heat and sweetness to taste.
  8. Brush the honey chipotle glaze generously over the ribs. Return to oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for another 20-25 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
  9. Remove ribs from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones.
  10. Optional: For extra char, broil glazed ribs for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Notes

Remove the membrane for more tender ribs. Use foil-lined pan for easy cleanup. Apply glaze after initial baking to prevent burning. Let ribs rest 10 minutes before slicing. For more char, broil briefly at the end. Adjust chipotle and cayenne for desired spice level. Worcestershire sauce may contain gluten; use tamari for gluten-free option.

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