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1990-2009 - American barbecue cooks and family-restaurant chains
A chain-era and backyard-friendly baby back rib recipe using a dry rub, low oven cooking, barbecue sauce, and a final uncovered glaze.
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Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
3 hours
Total time
3 hours 20 minutes
Servings
4 to 6
Region
United States barbecue and family restaurants
Era introduced
1990-2009
Introduced by
American barbecue cooks and family-restaurant chains
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Baby back ribs became a national restaurant-chain promise in the late 20th century: tender pork ribs, sweet sauce, and the idea of barbecue made accessible anywhere. Serious barbecue traditions are far older and more regional, but the baby back boom belongs to family restaurants, backyard grills, and supermarket rib racks. This version uses a low oven for reliability, then finishes the ribs uncovered with sauce so home cooks get tenderness and a sticky glaze without needing a smoker.
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