Smoky Ribs for Four

Name: Smoky Ribs for Four
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 racks of baby back ribs; 2 tablespoons smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

What Started it all:

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I don’t care if you’re a Michelin-starred chef or a home cook – if these smoky ribs don’t make you lick your fingers, you don’t know what good food is! Don’t skimp on the seasoning, and don’t rush the baking process – slow and low is the key to succulent, fall-off-the-bone ribs. And if you’re not keen on getting your fingers messy, you’re in the wrong profession, my friend. Get out of my kitchen.

Ingredients

2 racks of baby back ribs
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C)
In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning blend onto both sides of the ribs.
Place the ribs in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake in preheated oven for 2 hours.
In a small bowl combine the barbecue sauce with the apple cider vinegar. Mix well.
After 2 hours, remove the ribs from the oven, brush them with barbecue sauce, and bake uncovered for additional 15-20 minutes or until the sauce is caramelized and the ribs are sticky and tender.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.