Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 unit

baby back pork ribs

racks

1 unit

lemon

juiced

1 tsp

kosher salt

to taste

0.5 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground

0.5 cup

lager-style beer

4 tbsp

unsalted butter

8 clove

garlic

thinly sliced

1 tbsp

chipotle chile powder

1 cup

Thai sweet chile sauce

such as Mae Ploy

2 tbsp

light brown sugar

packed

0.33 cup

rice vinegar

not seasoned

1 cup

water

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 2
~6 min

Place the ribs meat-side down on a cutting board.

Step 3
~6 min

Insert a paring knife between the membrane and the bones on one end of each rack, then loosen the membrane and pull it off.

Step 4
~6 min

Rub the ribs with the lemon juice.

Step 5
~6 min

Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Step 6
~6 min

Place the ribs bone-side down in a large roasting pan.

Step 7
~6 min

Add the beer.

Step 8
~6 min

Cover tightly with foil.

Step 9
~6 min

Transfer to the oven and roast until the meat pulls away from the bone, about 1 hour.

Step 10
~6 min

Meanwhile, make the sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 11
~6 min

Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden, about 2 minutes.

Step 12
~6 min

Add the chile powder and cook 1 minute.

Step 13
~6 min

Stir in the chile sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and 1 cup water and bring to a boil.

Step 14
~6 min

Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and reduced by half, about 40 minutes.

Step 15
~6 min

Remove the ribs from the oven.

Step 16
~6 min

Increase the temperature to 400 degrees F.

Step 17
~6 min

Uncover the pan; carefully pour out the cooking liquid.

Step 18
~6 min

Stir 1/4 cup cooking liquid into the sauce, then discard the rest of the liquid.

Step 19
~6 min

Generously brush the ribs with the sauce.

Step 20
~6 min

Return the pan to the oven and continue roasting, uncovered, until the ribs are golden brown and tender, about 35 minutes.

Step 21
~6 min

Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and slice.

Step 22
~6 min

Return to the roasting pan.

Step 23
~6 min

Pour the remaining sauce on top and toss.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra smoky flavor, finish the ribs on a grill.

Adjust the amount of chile powder to control the spice level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
High
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coleslaw and potato salad.

Serve with corn on the cob.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Corn on the Cob

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

USA

Cultural Significance

Popular barbecue dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Fourth of July
Labor Day

Occasion Tags

Summer
BBQ
Party

Popularity Score

75/100

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