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Twenty-Minute Barbecue Ribs

Our Deep Covered Baker allows you to prepare barbecue ribs in the microwave. Finish by grilling them indoors for great smoky flavor.

Ingredients

    • Ribs
    • 1 rack (2 1/2-3 lb/1.1-1.4 kg) pork loin back ribs (baby back ribs)
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
    • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
    • 1/4 cup (50 mL) water
    • Smoky Barbecue Sauce
    • 1 cup (250 mL) ketchup
    • 1/4 cup (50 mL) packed brown sugar
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Chipotle Rub or Smoky Barbecue Rub
    • 2 tsp (10 mL) cider vinegar or white vinegar

Directions

  1. For ribs, remove membrane from rack of ribs using Boning Knife (see Cook's Tip). Season both sides of ribs with salt and black pepper. Cut between each bone to separate rack into individual ribs. Arrange ribs, cut side down, in two layers in Deep Covered Baker. Add water. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 8 minutes. Turn ribs over. Microwave on HIGH 7-10 minutes or until Pocket Thermometer registers 160°F when inserted into meatiest part of ribs alongside bones and ribs are no longer pink.
  2. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine ketchup, brown sugar, rub and vinegar in (1.5-qt.) Saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.
  3. Transfer ribs to Stainless (4-qt.) Mixing Bowl. Add 1 cup of the sauce and toss to coat.
  4. Heat Grill Pan over medium heat 5 minutes. Place ribs onto pan; cook 4-6 minutes or until grill marks appear, brushing with remaining sauce and turning once. Transfer ribs to a serving platter. Serve immediately.