BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Photo: Jim Henkens
PUBLISHED December 30, 2024
Baby back ribs are the meaty, small, curved bones from one side of the pork loin. They cook much faster than spareribs, which run along the other side and often have an extra flap of meat still attached. Sometimes you might only find baby back ribs untrimmed; the directions will help you if that’s the case or just ask the butcher at the meat counter to help. A long-distance run under the broiler yields crusty, saucy, finger-licking barbecue in a hurry. Warm soft rolls, assorted pickles, and Chopped Salad or Dressed Cooked Vegetables turn this main dish into a feast.
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