Memphis-style Baby Back Ribs

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 (2 1/2 lb) racks of baby-back lamb ribs (about 5 pounds total)
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 275 degrees fahrenheit.
• 2 in a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
• 3 run a paring knife down the length of the bone side of each rack to split the skin; season all over with the rub.
• 4 arrange the ribs, meaty side down, in a single layer on a baking sheet. roast, turning halfway through, until very tender, about 3 hours.
• 5 meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the tomato sauce, onion, vinegar, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce to a boil.
• 6 lower the heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
• 7 season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 8 cut the racks into individual ribs and serve with the sauce on the side.