SALSA BBQ SAUCE BABY BACK RIBS

The juicy insides of a cooked Salsa BBQ Sauce Baby Back Rib.

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This BBQ Salsa Baby Back Ribs recipe adds a bold, kick-in-the-pants twist to your typical baby back ribs, because this salsa-based BBQ sauce packs a punch of flavor that isn't bland or boring.

Course: BBQ, Easy Main Course, main course pork

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy baby back ribs recipe, pork ribs with homemade salsa BBQ sauce, roasted ribs with salsa BBQ sauce, Salsa BBQ Sauce baby back ribs

Servings: servings

Calories: 178kcal

Author: Renee Goerger

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Ingredients

For the salsa BBQ sauce:

1½ cups jarred salsa your choice of heat level
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste

For the baby back ribs:

2 full slabs baby back pork ribs silverskin removed (optional)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar divided between slabs
2 teaspoons kosher salt divided between slabs
1 teaspoon black pepper divided between slabs
1½ teaspoons garlic powder divided between slabs

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Instructions

To make the salsa BBQ sauce:

In a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 25-30 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.
Set aside to cool, or refrigerate in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

To prepare and roast the ribs:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Line one or two baking sheets with aluminum foil (optional, for easier cleanup).
Place the ribs on the baking sheet and generously brush apple cider vinegar over the top and bottom sides of both slabs and season each (top and bottom) with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Allow the prepared ribs to sit for 30 minutes.
Cook the ribs at 425°F (220 degrees C) for 40-45 minutes.
After the initial cook, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (150 degrees C) and continue cooking for an additional 2-2½ hours.
Remove the ribs from the oven and brush the tops sides liberally with the salsa BBQ sauce.
Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and return the ribs to the oven to cook for an additional 30 minutes to lightly brown the sauce.
The internal temperature of the ribs should reach 195-203 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.

Notes

Salsa BBQ sauce may be made in advance and stored in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for 7-10 days. Use on chicken, salmon, shrimp, pork, and even beef.

Store cooked ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

May be frozen. Store the cooked and cooled ribs in an airtight freezer container. Label and date. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. Reheat in a moderate oven or air fryer (covered with foil), until hot.

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