This two-step method for cooking baby back ribs produces sweet-spicy ribs that are “fall off the bone” tender. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 1 tablespoon McCormick® Garlic Powder • 1 tablespoon McCormick® Paprika • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Red Pepper* • 3 pounds baby back pork ribs • 1/4 cup maple syrup
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix brown sugar, spices and salt in small bowl. Rub spice mixture onto both sides of ribs. Place in single layer in foil-lined roasting pan. Cover with foil.
2. Bake 1 hour or until meat starts to pull away from bones. Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium heat.
3. Brush baked ribs with maple syrup. Place on grill and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side or until browned.
Directions to Cook Ribs Completely on Grill: Preheat grill to low heat. Rub ribs with spice mixture as directed. Wrap ribs in 2 to 3 layers of heavy duty aluminum foil, sealing ends tightly. Grill 1 hour or until tender. Remove ribs from foil. Brush with maple syrup. Grill ribs over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes per side or until browned.
*Test Kitchen Tip: Use 1 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper in place of the Ground Red Pepper.
Nutritional Information per One Serving: About 463 Calories Fat 31g Protein 26g Carbohydrates 20g Cholesterol 122mg Sodium 700mg Fiber 1g