baby back ribs

plural noun

Updated on: 21 May 2018

Definition of baby back ribs

: meaty pork ribs cut from the lower back rib section

Recent Examples of baby back ribs from the Web

The very colorful slaw also is part of the portabello taco with roasted red and green peppers and lime ponzu sauce ($13) and as a side with baby back ribs ($17 or $23).

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Trail's Edge Brewing Company offers full menu, lots of craft beer options in downtown Frankfort," 16 May 2018
The menu is eclectic at Jackson’s Bar and Oven and features heavy hitters like gumbo and baby back ribs, but the nearly vegetarian Cook says there’s something for everyone.

— david ferry, San Francisco Chronicle, "Insider: Hollywood actor Marshall Cook’s favorite spots in Santa Rosa," 20 Apr. 2018
Signature dishes include chicken fried steak, Laredo chicken (grilled and topped with salad, bell peppers and Jack cheese served on a bed of rice), baby back ribs, chicken and sausage, and lemon pepper chicken.

— greg morago, Houston Chronicle, "Pappy’s Café brings familiar menu to larger space," 5 Apr. 2018
One major holdover will make the trip downtown: Phoenicia's now famous barbecue baby back ribs will definitely be on the menu.

— mark kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, "Family behind Phoenicia, Forest to open Lebanese restaurant downtown," 4 Apr. 2018
The booths all serve Phil’s signature El Toro sandwich, BBQ Broham sandwich and baby back ribs.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "New eats inside Petco Park this baseball season," 29 Mar. 2018
On the menu: baby back ribs with brown sugar and sticky honey glaze; turkey breast smoked with black pepper, butter and herbs; brisket with a salt and pepper crust; and all the fixins’ (housemade pickles, purple coleslaw and more).

— miamiherald, "Food fest prices too steep? Everything sold out? Pig out at this event | Miami Herald," 22 Feb. 2018
Crawfish hush puppies, Memphis-style baby back ribs, Carolina pulled pork and fried catfish are some stops along this place’s tour of the South.

— florence fabricant, New York Times, "Turkish Chef Known as Salt Bae Opens Midtown Restaurant," 12 Jan. 2018
Look for baby back ribs marinaded with chili paste and topped with cheese to appear on the menu soon at Little Korea.

— todd a. price, NOLA.com, "At New Orleans' Korean restaurants, go for the heat and the meat," 20 Feb. 2018

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