baby back ribs

plural noun

: meaty pork ribs cut from the lower back rib section

Examples of baby back ribs in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pizzas and pastas are still a mainstay at the small restaurant, but each night executive chef Jair Santos prepares several entrée specials like roasted rabbit, baby back ribs, lobster ravioli and quail. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024 For starters, these tasty baby back ribs only need three extra ingredients: yellow mustard, barbecue rub, and barbecue sauce. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024 As a general rule of thumb, 300-500 square inches will comfortably accommodate a whole brisket, pork shoulder, a full rack of baby back ribs, or about 20 quarter-pound burgers. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024 The Easter dinner menu features additional entrees such as ham steak ($29), a full rack of baby back ribs ($33), broiled salmon ($34) and half duckling ($39). Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for baby back ribs 

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Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baby back ribs was in 1954

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“Baby back ribs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20back%20ribs. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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