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Country Spice Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Preheat the oven to 250°F.
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Position a roasting rack inside a large roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the pan. Set aside.
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Season the pork ribs liberally with salt and black pepper on both sides.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, ground mustard, cayenne, and brown sugar until combined.
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Using a spoon and clean hands, pat the spice rub evenly onto both sides of the pork ribs.
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Place the ribs meat side up onto the roasting rack. Cover the pan entirely with a large sheet of aluminum foil. Crimp the foil tightly around the edges of the pan so that no steam can escape.
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Roast the ribs on middle rack of oven until they reach an internal temperature of about 180°F and are very tender, 2 1/2-3 hours.
PRO TIP Pork is safe to eat at an internal temperature of 145°F, but connective tissue in the ribs does not begin to break down until 160-180°F, which gives the meat a tender, pull-off-the-bone texture.
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Remove the roasting pan from the oven.
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Very carefully remove the foil from the pan.
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Set the oven to broil. Broil the ribs on the top rack of oven until the spices begin to darken, 4-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on the ribs to ensure they do not burn.
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Check to see that ribs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Country Spice Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Allow the ribs to cool for 3-4 minutes on the roasting rack. Transfer the pork ribs to a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut the ribs into desired portions, and serve immediately.
