Chili’s who? 🫢 HONEY CHIPOTLE OVEN BAKED RIBS RECIPE Serves 2–3 | ~3.5 hours 🍖 THE RIBS ▫️ 1 rack

Chili’s who? 🫢 HONEY CHIPOTLE OVEN BAKED RIBS RECIPE Serves 2–3 | ~3.5 hours 🍖 THE RIBS ▫️ 1 rack baby back ribs ▫️ Binder of choice (mustard or low-sugar BBQ sauce; skip anything sugary or it’ll char) 🌶️ THE RUB ▫️ ¼ cup dark brown sugar ▫️ 1 tbsp coarse kosher salt ▫️ ½ tbsp cracked black pepper ▫️ 2 tsp smoked paprika ▫️ 2 tsp garlic powder ▫️ 2 tsp ground mustard powder ▫️ 1½ tsp cayenne 🍯 HONEY CHIPOTLE SAUCE ▫️ ⅔ cup + 2 tbsp honey ▫️ ¾ cup water ▫️ ¼ cup tomato paste ▫️ 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar ▫️ 1 chipotle chili pepper, chopped ▫️ 2 tsp adobo (from the chipotle can) ▫️ 1 tsp kosher salt ▫️ ½ tsp onion powder ▫️ ½ tsp garlic powder 🌿 GARNISH ▫️ Lime ▫️ Shredded green onion HOW TO MAKE IT 🔪 1️⃣ MIX THE RUB: Combine all rub ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. 2️⃣ BUILD THE SAUCE: Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a saucepan. Simmer on low, whisking occasionally, until thickened. Turn off the heat and let it hang out until you’re ready to use it. 3️⃣ PREP THE RIBS: Flip the rack bone-side up and pull off the silvery membrane (slide a butter knife under, grab with a paper towel, peel). Slather both sides with your binder 4️⃣ RUB IT DOWN: Sprinkle the rub generously on all sides and pat it in so it sticks. 5️⃣ FIRST BAKE (300°F, 2 HRS): Place ribs uncovered on a sheet pan and bake at 300°F for 2 hours. 6️⃣ BASTE + WRAP: Pull the ribs, baste generously with honey chipotle sauce, then wrap tightly in foil or smoking butcher paper. 7️⃣ SECOND BAKE (1.5 HRS): Back in the oven at 300°F for another 1.5 hours. 8️⃣ FINISH: Unwrap, hit with another brush of sauce, and garnish with lime and green onion shreds. Slice between the bones and serve. #ovenbakedribs #dinnerideas #chef #dallas #nyc