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Marionberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Marionberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Baby back ribs get a Pacific Northwest twist with a Marionberry Syrup BBQ sauce. The ribs bake low and slow in the oven, then finish under the broiler with a couple of coats of sauce for that lacquered exterior.

At a glance

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork baby back ribs
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • For the BBQ sauce:
  • 7 oz tomato paste
  • ½ cup Marionberry Syrup
  • ½ tbsp smoked paprika
  • ¾ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Whisk all the rib seasonings together and sprinkle evenly over both sides of the ribs to fully coat.
  2. Place the ribs on a parchment-lined sheet pan, cover tightly with foil, and bake at 275°F for 3½ hours.
  3. While the ribs finish cooking, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to bring the flavors together.
  4. Turn the oven to broil. Slather one side of the ribs with sauce and broil 2 to 3 minutes until lightly charred. Flip, sauce the other side, and broil another 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Rest for a few minutes, then dig in — and prepare to make a mess.

At Portland Syrups, we make better-tasting, better-for-you beverage syrups using high-quality ingredients and bold flavors. We empower everyone to create the drinks they love their way. Each 12 oz bottle makes 12–24 drinks.