baby back ribs

plural noun

Definition of baby back ribs

: meaty pork ribs cut from the lower back rib section

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The Mount Washington Tavern is serving a buffet with offerings like baby back ribs, pulled pork and caprese salad. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Father's Day dining specials in the Baltimore area," 12 June 2019 Spare or baby back ribs, brisket, turkey breast, and chicken halves are smoker-cooked. — Eric Velasco, al.com, "Meet the crew who makes Birmingham’s barbecue," 3 June 2019 The combo is a half slab of baby back ribs blended with an additional meat like pork, smoked chicken, tenders or catfish. — Patrick Z. Mcgavin, Daily Southtown, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe in Burbank," 9 July 2018 Using a smoker at their Clarendon Hills home, the Pickens have sliced brisket, chopped brisket, baby back ribs, beer can smoked chicken, puled pork and smoked turkey among their meat offerings. — Chuck Fieldman, chicagotribune.com, "Couple turns barbecue fun into catering business, plan restaurant in Hinsdale or Clarendon Hills," 18 May 2018 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

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