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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs

  • Author: Angie
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Tender, fall-off-the-bone oven baked barbecue ribs with a flavorful dry rub and sticky glaze. No grill needed for these restaurant-quality ribs that are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 full racks baby back ribs or spare ribs (4–5 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife underneath and pulling it off with a paper towel.
  2. 2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to make the dry rub.
  3. 3. Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub mixture, pressing it firmly into the meat. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. 4. Place ribs meat-side up on a baking sheet and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until meat pulls back from bones.
  5. 5. Mix barbecue sauce with apple cider vinegar. Remove ribs from oven, carefully unwrap foil, and brush both sides generously with sauce.
  6. 6. Increase oven temperature to 350°F. Return ribs to oven uncovered and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. 7. Apply another layer of barbecue sauce and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until sauce is caramelized and sticky.
  8. 8. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before cutting between the bones to serve.

Notes

Store leftover ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat wrapped in foil at 250°F for 30 minutes. For extra tenderness, you can refrigerate seasoned ribs overnight before cooking. Ribs can be frozen for up to 3 months when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 rack
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 42g

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