Red Meat · The Cooking Guide

Pork Baby Back Ribs

Tender ribs from the top of the rib cage, curved and meaty. Also called back ribs or loin ribs. More tender and lean than spare ribs.

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Safe150°F / 65°CSlightly pink center is acceptable
Well Done160°F / 70°CNo pink remaining, fully cooked through

Safety

Cooking pork baby back ribs safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your pork baby back ribs is safely cooked.