Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs

Recipe courtesy Bobby Deen

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Cowboy Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Cook Time:
2 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 5 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 24 hr 0 min
Cook: 2 hr 0 min
Total:: 26 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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 and refrigerate ribs for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the ribs in a roasting pan. Bake for 1 to 2 hours, until meat easily pulls off the bones.

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Patty vancouver, WA 07-31-2009
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THE RUB THAT ROCKED MY RIBS!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everyone loved my ribs and wanted the recipe. Thanks Bobby, you never let me down. Patty in Vancouver, WA
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Darlisa Holladay, UT 09-27-2008
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Absolutely the best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe and have used it several times. My sister and I went to TGIFridays and got their ribs and were... disappointed after having had them with this dry rub. Instead of using fresh orange zest, I used some dried zest I had in my cabinet and it didn't have an overwhelming orange flavor. The first time I made this the outside was a bit crunchy so the next time, I covered the ribs with aluminum foil for an hour, then took it off for the last half hour. This kept everything tender with a slightly crunchy exterior - tasty!Read more
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Robin San Diego, CA 07-07-2008
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The orange flavor was too overwhelming
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

The recipe looked delicious on TV but followed it exactly and slow roasted it over a grill and they looked delicious....until... we bit into them. There was no flavor at all except for the orange flavor, which in my opinion, does not mix well with ribs. Even though it wasn't even much zest, that was all we could taste. Next time, I'm going to omit the orange zest and add seasoning salt instead.Read more
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Anonymous 06-04-2008
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A waste of ribs
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I followed the directions and cooked the ribs in the oven for one hour. They were dry and almost burned. I guess the baby... back ribs from Niman Ranch didn't have enough of pork fat on them.Read more
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Anonymous 05-30-2008
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Okay
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Followed recipe exactly. Ribs turned out tender inside but had a tough crust. Perhaps I should have taken them out earlier... than 1 1/2 hours? Also, my husband did not like the pronounced orange flavor. Maybe I let the ribs rest too long - about 17 hours.Read more
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Anonymous 05-16-2008
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Oh My!!! This is the American Pie Recipe...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've feel as though I've found the Pot Of Gold at the End of the Rainbow with this recipe. Don't change anything, it's... Perfect. I've searched for a really great BBQ Rub/Sauce for a long time and THIS IS IT!!!!!!!Read more