Chicago Style Baby Back Pork Ribs Recipes

MEMPHIS-STYLE BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Make the rub: Whisk the turbinado sugar, brown sugar, salt, paprika, ancho powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, mustard powder, cayenne, cumin and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl.
• Preheat a grill to medium low and prepare for indirect cooking: On a gas grill, preheat the grill, then turn off half the burners. On a charcoal grill, light the coals, then bank to one side; put a disposable aluminum drip pan on the unlit side of the grill under the grates. Meanwhile, soak the wood chips in water, 30 minutes; drain.
• Make the ribs: Turn the ribs bone-side up. Slip a paring knife between the thin membrane and the bone to loosen, then pull off the membrane; trim any excess fat. Season both sides of the racks with the rub (about 1/2 tablespoon per side). Transfer to a roasting pan, bone-side down, and let sit 30 minutes.
• When the grill registers 250˚ F, add the wood chips: On a gas grill, fill a smoker box with the chips and use according to the manufacturer's instructions; on a charcoal grill, sprinkle the chips over the coals. Place the ribs bone-side down on the cooler side of the grill. Cover the grill and smoke the ribs for 2 hours (if using charcoal, adjust the air vents and add more coals as needed so the temperature stays around 250˚ F).
• While the ribs are smoking, lay out 2 long sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (or double pieces of regular foil). Spread 1/2 tablespoon each of the rub, brown sugar and maple syrup down the center of each piece of foil.
• Place the ribs, meat-side down, on the prepared foil, then top each rack with another 1/2 tablespoon each of the rub, brown sugar and maple syrup. Fold the foil over the ribs and crimp the edges, leaving one side open; pour 2 tablespoons apple juice into each packet and crimp the final edge to seal. Return to the grill and cook until the meat is tender, 2 to 2 1/2 more hours.
• Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce: Heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the ketchup, 1/2 cup honey, the tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, cayenne and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a low boil, whisking, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Whisk in 1/2 cup water and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of the rub until dissolved; season with more of the rub, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Let cool.
• Make the glaze: Whisk 3/4 cup of the barbecue sauce with the remaining 1/4 cup honey. Set aside the rest of the barbecue sauce for serving.
• Carefully remove the ribs from the foil; return to the grill, meat-side up. Brush with the glaze and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice. For "muddy style," sprinkle with more of the rub. Serve with the remaining barbecue sauce.

CHICAGO STYLE BABY BACK PORK RIBS

Steps:

• 1. Remove membrane & rub ribs with your choice of spices. Grill to half done stage. Preheat oven to 250.
• 2. Pour water in a cookie sheet or oblong pan and place a rack into pan. This step is what makes them so tender. Place ribs on rack and cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 250 for approximately an hour to two hours or until done. Remove from oven.
• 3. Mix all sauce ingredients together and spread over ribs. Cover tightly again with foil and let set for 15 minutes before serving.

PORK BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Cut ribs into serving-size pieces. In a large skillet, brown ribs in oil in batches. Place onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with ribs. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over ribs., Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.

STEAKHOUSE RIBS - NEW YORK STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grates. Tear off two sheets of aluminum foil about 30 inches long, and place onto a work surface.
• Divide the pork ribs in half, and place half the ribs in a single layer on each sheet of aluminum. Spread the mustard onto both sides of the ribs. Place the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cumin in a bowl, and mix until thoroughly combined. Generously rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the ribs.
• Fold the excess aluminum sheet to make a double-thick top layer; pinch and fold the top and sides together to completely enfold the ribs in foil, leaving room for heat to circulate.
• Place the two packets of ribs onto the preheated grill, close the lid, and grill until the meat is tender and thoroughly cooked through, about 45 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a rib should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove ribs from foil, and discard foil.
• Return the ribs to the grill, brushing each side with the steak marinade. Grill until the ribs show charring and good grill marks and the steak marinade cooks onto the outside of the ribs, about 15 more minutes. Turn and baste occasionally with marinade.

BAKED BBQ BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Mix ancho chile powder, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, cumin, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and chipotle pepper in a small bowl until combined.
• Place ribs meat-side down on aluminum foil. Prick back of rib rack several times with a knife.
• Generously apply coating of dry rub to all sides of rib rack.
• With rib rack meat-side down, fold foil around it to create a tight seal. Transfer to sheet pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until tender and cooked through, about 2 hours. Remove and cool 15 minutes.
• Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Open foil, drain and discard any accumulated juices and fat. Brush barbeque sauce on all sides of rack.
• Place rack meat-side up and return to oven, leaving foil open. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, and brush another layer of barbeque sauce on meat-side only. Repeat baking and brushing with sauce 4 more times, for a total of 50 minutes baking time.
• Cut rack into individual rib segments and serve with more barbeque sauce.

CHICAGO STYLE RIBS

Steps:

• Trim the membrane off the backside two sets of the ribs. Use a paring knife to start to grab the membrane, and a paper towel to pull the membrane.
• Flavor the meat with spice rub.(remember to reserve 2 tbsp of the rub for your sauce).Make sure that the meat is patted dry with paper towel to ensure that the spice is distributed evenly and no clumps are formed.
• Remove the water from the wood chips and place the chips in an aluminum pie tin. Turn the grill on and place the pie tin on the primary part of the grill on high temperature Place another tin of water on the right side of the grill. set the water side on medium heat. Put the cooking grill over the chips and water. Close the lid and let the grill get hot approx 15 minute.
• After 15 minute and you see that the chips are smoking, turn the medium flame off and the high flame to medium. Your meat gets placed over the water side (not over the wood chips).Close the lid of the grill.
• Let the ribs stay on the grill for about an 45min. then flip them and let them cook for another 45 minute Then remove the ribs from the grill.
• Bring the ribs inside your kitchen. We are going to finish these in a 250 degree oven.
• Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and pour some water to cover the bottom of the pan. Place the ribs on the rack. Seal the baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil.This will trap the ribs in steam.
• Place the ribs in the oven. Bake them for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove the ribs carefully from the oven.Let them rest for ten minutes after removing the aluminum foil. While the meat is resting you can prepare the sauce.
• Barbecue sauce preparation:.
• In a bowl combine the spice rub, ketchup, molasses, cider vinegar, water, liquid smoke and stir well.
• Spread approx a cup of sauce over the meat and serve!