The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar is pleased to share with you their recipe for Baby Back Ribs with Strawberry BBQ Sauce. Owner Maggie Cameron recommends pairing this dish with the Cairjn Cellars 2022 Syrah – Willow Creek District, Caliza Vineyard.

Try your hand at making these baby back ribs using the recipe below, and be sure to make a reservation with The Hatch to enjoy more incredible flavors like these.

Baby Back Ribs Recipe

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Baby Back Ribs Ingredients

• 1 rack baby back ribs
• 2 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 tbsp kosher salt

Strawberry BBQ Sauce Ingredients

• 1 clamshell (1 lb) fresh strawberries
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups molasses
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1 tbsp neutral oil

Baby Back Ribs Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Unwrap the baby back ribs and place them on a clean surface or in a container. Pat them dry with paper towels.
3. Rub the ribs generously with the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, and kosher salt. Ensure the ribs are coated evenly on all sides.
4. Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil, making sure they are completely sealed to retain moisture during cooking.
5. Place the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake for 3 hours. The ribs should be tender, and the meat should start to pull away from the bones.
6. Remove the ribs from the foil and brush them with the prepared strawberry BBQ sauce.
7. For the final step, either place the ribs on a preheated grill over high heat or under the broiler in your oven. Grill or broil the ribs until the BBQ sauce caramelizes and forms a sticky, flavorful glaze (about 5-10 minutes, depending on your method).
8. Continue to brush the ribs with more BBQ sauce during this step for extra layers of flavor, if desired.
9. Once the ribs are perfectly caramelized, remove them from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
10. Cut the ribs between the bones and serve immediately. Pair with potato salad, macaroni salad, or your favorite sides!

Strawberry Sauce Instructions

1. In a small pot, heat the neutral oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the mixture becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the fresh strawberries and cook for 7 minutes, allowing the fruit to soften.
4. Add the molasses, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and kosher salt. Stir everything together and let it simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. Once all ingredients are incorporated, remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
6. After cooling, blend the sauce until smooth and set it aside.