Description
These Tender Oven-Baked Ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make recipe perfect for a hearty meal. Featuring a flavorful dry rub and a sticky barbecue sauce glaze, the ribs are slow-baked to tender perfection in the oven, resulting in juicy, fall-off-the-bone meat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ribs
- 2 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare)
Dry Rub
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Additional
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare it for slow baking the ribs, which ensures they become tender over time.
- Prepare the ribs: Pat the pork ribs dry thoroughly to remove excess moisture, then place them on a baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Mix the dry rub: In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful seasoning mix.
- Apply the dry rub: Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, ensuring the seasoning penetrates the meat for maximum flavor.
- Wrap and bake: Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in foil to trap moisture during cooking, then bake them in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
- Glaze and finish baking: Carefully remove the ribs from the foil, brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce over the ribs, then return them to the oven uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to let the sauce caramelize and develop a delicious sticky coating.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of smoked salt to the dry rub.
- Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes after baking before slicing to retain juices.
- If you prefer spicier ribs, add cayenne pepper to the dry rub.
- Using foil helps keep ribs moist during the long baking process.
- Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side for dipping.
