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Dry-Rubbed Ribs on a wooden cutting board
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Smoky Dry-Rubbed Ribs

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins
Marinate2 hrs
Total Time5 hrs 45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Brian Kavanagh

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds (1.4 kg) baby-back ribs
  • 1 tablespoon (7 g) paprika
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons (12 g) smoked sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon (1.2 g) freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Using a small knife, remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs.
  • Combine the spices in a small bowl and liberally rub over both sides of the ribs. Wrap in plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 225°F. Unwrap the ribs and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet, meat side up. Bake for 3-3½ hours, until the ribs are well browned and extremely tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg