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Sticky Strawberry Baby Back Ribs Recipe

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Enjoy tender and flavorful Sticky Strawberry Baby Back Ribs slow-cooked with a sweet and tangy strawberry glaze that perfectly complements the smoky rib rub and caramelized onions.

Ingredients

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Ribs and Rub

  • 1 rack baby back ribs
  • 3–4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 2 large sweet or yellow onions (cut into thin rings)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt or Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black peppercorns
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Strawberry Simple Syrup

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (divided)
  • 1 cup raw or granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

Strawberry Barbecue Sauce

  • 6 ounces hickory & brown sugar barbecue sauce
  • 6 ounces strawberry preserves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Prepare onions: Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, and arrange the onions down the center of the foil.
  3. Make rib rub: Combine the dry rib rub ingredients in a small bowl using a small whisk or a table fork.
  4. Season ribs: Rinse and pat dry the baby back ribs. Brush the ribs with 3-4 tablespoons of balsamic glaze and rub half of the rib rub on the bottom of the ribs. Lay the seasoned side onto the sliced onions and rub the remaining rib rub onto the top of the ribs.
  5. Initial cooking: Place the ribs in the preheated oven on the center rack and cook for 2 1/2 hours.
  6. Apply simple syrup: After 2 1/2 hours, brush the ribs with the strawberry simple syrup mixture and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Final glaze and rest: Remove the ribs from the oven and brush with the strawberry barbecue sauce. Allow the ribs to rest for 15 minutes.
  8. Serve: Serve with strawberry barbecue sauce.
  9. Prepare strawberry simple syrup: Remove the green stem from the strawberries, cut half into quarters, and slice the remaining strawberries in halves. Set aside.
  10. Cook syrup: In a saucepan, add the quartered strawberries, sugar, and water over medium-high heat. Heat until the mixture begins to come to a low boil; use a potato masher to break the strawberries apart. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes.
  11. Steep syrup: Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a mason jar and set aside.
  12. Make strawberry barbecue sauce: In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce and strawberry preserves, stirring to combine.

Notes

  • Allow ribs to rest for 15 minutes after cooking for best texture.
  • Use balsamic glaze to enhance the depth of flavor in the ribs.

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