Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs

Recipe courtesy The Deen Brothers, 2008

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: BBQing with Bobby

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (19)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
3 to 4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 30 min
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 3 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
4 pounds baby back ribs, cut into 2-rib portions

Directions

In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients except the ribs. Rub spice mixture all over the ribs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate ribs for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Arrange the ribs on the barbeque and grill for 40 to 45 minutes, turning with tongs occasionally until meat is tender and crisp on the outside.

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recipe Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs
Theresa charlotte, NC 08-03-2009
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The Best We Ever Had
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband travels to Memphis and Nashville often and loves the ribs there. This is the first time he said mine were better!... It was very easy to prepare also. This will be our one and only recipe.Read more
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Karen Las Vegas, NV 07-15-2009
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Awesome Ribs!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best rub ever. We will never make ribs any other way! We have made them 2 times so far and each time the family... eats them all up...never have any that go to waste.Read more
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CLavel Chicago, IL 07-15-2009
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First time RUB-er!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This rub was so easy and so finger lickin good!!!! My family loved it so much...YUMMY! Can't wait to make it again tonight... AND this weekend!!!! I marinated it for only an hour and it was perfect.... I will marinate next time for a few more hours and let the rub soak in even more!!!! My mouth is watering as I write this review!!! Read more
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Colleen West Yarmouth, MA 07-12-2009
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Food Coma
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family and I just finished eating dinner and they are all in a coma from the ribs. This rub is the best ever. I have never... made ribs with a dry rub before and can't wait to make them again. Do not leave out any ingredients but you may have to double the amounts to have enough. I can't wait to try this on chicken. Read more
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Beverly Coopersburg, PA 07-05-2009
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AWESOME FLAVOR!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thank you Deen brothers!! These are the best ribs my family has ever eaten. I made these today; followed the recipe less the... cayenne. My son cooked them on the charcoal grill and added just a touch of liquid bbq sauce at the end. These were the most flavorful ribs we've ev er had. The blend of spices including the orange zest is extremely tasty, but not too sweet. We are thrilled to be able to add this rub recipe to our collection. Thanks from all of us!Read more
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James Sacramento, CA 04-19-2009
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Picture Perfect Ribs
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe about a month ago and was blown away. I was only able to marinate the meat for just under 2 hrs but the... flavor was intense. I substituted zest of lemon for orange with great results, but I think I'll try orange this time since oranges are coming into season now. I too added additional cheyanne pepper to "kick things up a notch..." and I used olive oil to get the rub to bond better to the meat. This rib rub was an instant family favorite. I'll definately be utilizing this recipe extensively throughout the Summer. Thankx Paula & Bobby. I [heart] this recipe! Note: Ingredients x1.5 or x2 to make sure you make enough rub to completely cover your ribs.Read more