baby back ribs

plural noun

|Updated on: 16 Jul 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

Main entrees range from $12.95 for adult mac and cheese to baby back ribs for $21.95, walleye for $26.95 and filet mignon for $33.95.

— sheryl devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Docks Bar and Grill in Wauconda," 6 July 2018
Kebabs, along with daily specials such as hot dogs and baby back ribs, are available for lunch.

— tan vinh, The Seattle Times, "Loosen your belt: 46 more restaurant and ice cream openings in Seattle and on the Eastside to try," 25 June 2018
Sprinkle baby back ribs with pepper; place in a slow cooker or Instant Pot with 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce.

— the good housekeeping test kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Slow-Cooker Teriyaki Ribs," 22 Sep. 2015
Sirloin steak, baby back ribs, fish tacos and smoked salmon are among the options.

— chris sims, Indianapolis Star, "Savor Midtown offers dinner bargains in Broad Ripple," 12 June 2018
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

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