Italian Sausage Baby Back Ribs

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 18
Italian Sausage Baby Back Ribs with Fennel Seed Spice Rub and Sweet & Spicy Glaze
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hrs 25 min

Ready In

3 hrs 55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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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
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Glaze :
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 teaspoons hot chile paste , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
819
Sugar
31g
Fat
61g
These Italian Sausage Baby Back Ribs are a delicious twist on traditional baby back ribs. The fennel seed spice rub adds an Italian flair to the dish, while the sweet and spicy glaze complements the flavors perfectly. This recipe doesn't require a grill, making it easy to prepare year round. The ribs are cooked low and slow until tender, then finished in the oven with a sticky glaze. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal that's sure to impress your family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2.Mix together fennel seeds, black pepper, sugar, garlic salt, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
3.Rub spice mix onto both sides of ribs, patting it down so it adheres.
4.Put the ribs on a wire rack set in a foil-lined baking pan, meatier side facing up.
5.Bake until the ribs are tender and a knife inserted between the ribs meets no resistance, 2 1/2-3 hours.
6.Whisk brown sugar, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, orange zest, and chile paste in a small saucepan.
7.Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until the glaze thickens and reduces slightly, 10-15 minutes.
8.Brush the glaze over the ribs and arrange them bone side down on the rack.
9.Increase oven temp to 450°F.
10.Bake until the ribs are browned and the glaze is sticky, 10-15 minutes.

PROS

The fennel seed spice rub adds a depth of flavor to the ribs, while the glaze provides a perfect balance of sweet and heat.

The recipe doesn’t require a grill, making it easy to prepare year round.

CONS

The ribs require several hours of cooking time, so plan ahead.

They may be a bit messy to eat, so have plenty of napkins on hand.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork ribs are a good source of protein, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
The fennel seeds in the recipe have been linked to supporting digestion and reducing inflammation.

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