No-Grill Balsamic BBQ Ribs with a Bright Garlicky Potato Salad

A couple of weeks ago, after deciding we should probably not just eat potato salad for dinner, we made Animal Restaurant’s Balsamic-Glazed Oven-Baked Ribs. They have nearly 2,000 reviews on NYT Cooking and a 5-star rating, so it felt like a guaranteed hit. Also, I love a rib recipe that doesn’t require my non-existent outdoor grill! The ribs are wrapped in foil with garlic, thyme, parsley, and salt, then baked low and slow until tender. The real magic is the sauce: balsamic vinegar, ketchup, beer, honey, mustard, molasses, Worcestershire, Tabasco, brown sugar, onion, and garlic cooked down into a glossy, sticky barbecue dream. It hits sweet, sour, savory, and just a little spicy all at once. Once the ribs are tender, you slather them with sauce and broil until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes – the result is tender, moist, and perfect with extra sauce for dipping. Animal’s Balsamic-Glazed Oven-Baked Ribs Source: NYT CookingRating: 5/5 How Easy Is That – Skill Level: EasyHow Easy Is…