Italian Sausage Baby Back Ribs

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These Italian sausage-spiced baby back ribs have a wonderful flavor, which is further highlighted by the spicy, sweet, and tangy orange glaze . Serve them up at your next game day party or potluck.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
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Updated on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 racks
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Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back ribs, trimmed

  • Spice rub:

  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Glaze:

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • ⅓ cup orange juice

  • ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

  • 2 teaspoons hot chile paste, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. Combine fennel seeds, black pepper, sugar, garlic salt, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

  3. Place rib racks on the prepared baking sheet; cut several shallow slits in the membrane along the backs of the ribs with a sharp paring knife. Rub fennel seed mixture on both sides of ribs.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Flip ribs and bake until a fork inserts easily between the bones, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Set aside to cool completely, about 1 hour.

  5. Combine brown sugar, orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, and hot chile paste in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

  6. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  7. Cut rib racks into individual ribs; toss with glaze in a large bowl until evenly coated. Place ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any additional glaze in the bowl for basting.

  8. Bake glazed ribs for 5 minutes. Flip, brush with remaining glaze, and bake until browned, 5 to 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

436 Calories
28g Fat
14g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 436
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 1562mg 68%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 459mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.