Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs

Recipe courtesy Bobby Deen

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 pounds baby back ribs, cut into 2-rib portions

Method
In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients except the ribs. Rub spice mixture all over the ribs. Cover and refrigerate ribs for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the ribs in a roasting pan. Bake for 1 to 2 hours, until meat easily pulls off the bones.