Ingredients
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
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2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp onion powder
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1 tbsp smoked paprika
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1 tbsp ground cumin
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2 (about 3 1/2 - 4 lbs) racks baby back ribs
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1 cup water
Steps
1
In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin. Rub all over the ribs. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 6 hours or up to overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large roasting pan, arrange ribs side by side, meaty-sides up and overlapping slightly. Add the water to bottom of pan. Cover with foil and bake 2 hours, until ribs are tender but not falling apart.
3
Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill 5–6 min., until seared on both sides.