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Moist, tender, BBQ Baby Back Riblets rubbed with a homemade rub, and simmered in homemade BBQ sauce.
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BBQ BABY BACK RIBLETS

I am happy to be sharing this recipe for BBQ Baby Back Riblets along with my homemade rub and BBQ sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Baby Back Riblets, Baby Back Ribs
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 540kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • Recipe for Homemade BBQ Rub
  • Recipe for Homemade BBQ Sauce
  • 4 lbs boneless baby back ribs

Instructions

  • Prepare BBQ rub as directed. (Below)
  • Place ribs onto a large cutting board and cut into slices, and then into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Rub BBQ spice mixture onto all sides of the riblets. Place in a disposable pan or large Ziploc bag. Allow to set in refrigerator for 3 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Place riblets into a baking pan if not already in one. Add 1 cup water to bottom of the pan. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Prepare BBQ sauce. (Below)
  • Heat a grill pan (or grill) to a medium heat. Place riblets in grill pan and brush with BBQ sauce. Turn frequently with tongs and brush with additional BBQ sauce when turning.
  • If using grill, place on aluminum foil, sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
  • Cook for approx. 20 minutes total. Internal temperature should be 160 degrees.
  • Remove from heat and cover with foil to rest 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to serving platter and serve with additional sauce on the side.

BBQ RUB:

  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates BBQ Seasoning
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or ziploc bag. Makes 1 cup.

BBQ SAUCE:

  • 1/4 cup honey BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 to 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates BBQ Seasoning
  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Simmer over a low heat about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Makes 2 cups

Notes

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Helpful Tips

  • Make sure to buy the boneless ribs for this recipe.
  • Cut them into even size pieces so they will cook evenly. 
  • Season all sides of the meat and rub it into the meat.
  • Allow it to set for at least 3 hours, overnight is even better.
  • Do not overcook when you are finishing them off on the grill or in a grill pan.
  • If you do not want to make this homemade rub & sauce, you can use the purchased ones you prefer.
  • Most of the time I do not see silver skin on the boneless ribs, but if you do, remove it. The meat is more tender without it.