Mexican Chipotle Baby Back Ribs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).

2. 2

   In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, honey, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Blend until you have a smooth marinade.

3. 3

   Pat the baby back pork ribs dry with paper towels. Place the ribs on a large baking sheet lined with foil.

4. 4

   Rub the marinade generously over both sides of the ribs, ensuring they are well coated. Reserve a small amount of marinade for basting later.

5. 5

   Cover the ribs tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for

6. 6

   5 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.

7. 7

   Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F). Remove the foil and brush the ribs with the reserved marinade.

8. 8

   Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the surface is caramelized and slightly charred.

9. 9

   Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

10. 10

    Slice the ribs and serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.