1 rack baby back ribs, membrane removed (this is essential for de-boning)
Dry Rub
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Glaze
1 cup barbecue sauce (285 g)
¼ cup honey (85 g)
1 large loaf bread
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon sesame seed
2 large onions, sliced and caramelized
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Nutrition Info
Calories 378
Fat 21g
Carbs 36g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 27g
Protein 11g
How to Make It
1. Step
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Step
Lay the ribs on a long sheet of aluminum foil. Combine the paprika, pepper, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder in a small bowl, then cover the ribs evenly on both sides, pressing the rub into any cracks and smoothing out any large lumps. Wrap the foil around the ribs, making sure they’re completely sealed. It’s important that the juices of the ribs stay inside the foil to keep the ribs moist during cooking. Use more sheets of foil if necessary.
3. Step
Bake the ribs for 3-3½ hours, until tender. Unwrap the ribs carefully, then wiggle the bones out slowly. If you’re having trouble removing the bones, use a knife to make small cuts in the meat to aid their removal. Preheat the broiler on your oven.
4. Step
Combine the barbecue sauce and honey in a small bowl and brush both sides of the deboned slab of ribs generously, being sure to carefully handle the ribs since the meat will be super tender.
5. Step
Broil the ribs for about 5 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and starting to brown.
6. Step
Slice the bread loaf in half lengthwise, then butter both sides of the bread. Sprinkle sesame seeds on the outside of the bread, then toast under the broiler for a few minutes. Keep a careful eye on it as they will burn extremely quickly.
7. Step
With two long spatulas or knives, carefully transfer the glazed ribs to the bottom bread half, then top with the caramelized onions, parsley, and the top half of bread. Cut into about 8 2-inch (5-cm) sandwiches, and serve.
