Red Meat · The Cooking Guide

Pork Baby Back Ribs

Tender ribs from the top of the rib cage, curved and meaty. Also called back ribs or loin ribs. More tender and lean than spare ribs.

Methods

How to cook pork baby back ribs

Smoking

Smoking Pork Baby Back Ribs

Cook Time
5h
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Smoker Temperature
225°F / 105°C
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done

Roasting

Roasting Pork Baby Back Ribs

Cook Time
3h
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Oven Temperature
345°F / 175°C
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done

Grilling

Grilling Pork Baby Back Ribs

Cook Time
1h30min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Grill Temperature
345°F / 175°C
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Safe150°F / 65°CSlightly pink center is acceptable
Well Done160°F / 70°CNo pink remaining, fully cooked through

Safety

Cooking pork baby back ribs safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your pork baby back ribs is safely cooked.