Baby back ribs
plural noun
the meaty pork ribs that come from the blade and center section of the loin, the lower back rib section
examples
these are finger-lickin’ good baby back ribs – the meat is so tender that it falls off the bone as you lift them out of the pan.
word origin
1981; not from the age but the size of the ribs
usage note
cooking
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