baby back ribs

Tender loin cuts

Baby back ribs are pork ribs cut from where the rib meets the spine, shorter and more curved than spare ribs.

The name comes from their smaller size, not from young pigs.

They're a staple of American barbecue, typically smoked or grilled and glazed with sauce: We ordered a rack of baby back ribs.

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