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Tex Mex Baby Back Rib Tacos
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Tex Mex Baby Back Rib Tacos

Author: This Worthey Life

Ingredients

  • 1 slab of Baby Back Ribs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons seasoning salt
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 large sweet onion sliced

Instructions

  • Rinse and pat dry the slab of baby back ribs.
  • Brush both sides with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Massage the seasoning on both sides of the ribs.
  • Use two lengths of foil, 5 inches longer than the slab of ribs on both ends.
  • Double the foil up, stacking one piece on top of the other piece.
  • Brush the foil with a bit of olive oil.
  • Lay the slices of onion in a row in the center of the foil.
  • Lay the ribs on top of the onions bone-side down.
  • Pull the sides of the foil over the ribs, and fold the edges neatly, it should look like the ribs are in a boat with the top slightly open.
  • Place the ribs indirectly if using a charcoal grill, 2-3 inches away from the hot coals.
  • Cook the ribs for 3 1/2 - 4 hours with the grill temperature at 400 degrees.
  • The rib meat should be pulled away from the rib bones, and the meat should be juicy and tender.
  • Remove the ribs from the heat and allow them to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Using a large cleaver and a fork remove the rib meat from the bones.
  • Serve with corn tortilla, toppings, and Avocado Crema.