Maple Baby-Back Ribs
Baby back ribs bake low and slow in maple syrup and cider vinegar until tender, glossy, and deeply caramelized.
Prep 10 min · Cook 3 hr · Total 4 hr 15 min · Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby back ribs, separated
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Directions
- Set an oven rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 300 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix the ribs with the maple syrup, cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, turning everything together until the ribs are coated. Move the ribs and marinade into a gallon-sized zipper-lock bag and chill for 1 hour.
- Arrange the ribs on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake them, flipping every 45 minutes, until the meat is tender, the surface has dried slightly, and the marinade has cooked into a caramelized glaze, about 3 hours total.
- Take the ribs out of the oven, rest them for 5 minutes, and serve.