Description
Savor the deliciousness of oven-baked barbecue ribs that are so tender, the meat falls off the bone. Infused with a smoky flavor and enveloped in a sticky, sweet sauce, these ribs will become your go-to comfort food for any occasion. Perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, this easy recipe ensures everyone at your table will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby back pork ribs
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for tenderness.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the rub.
- Generously coat the ribs with the rub mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil over the ribs and wrap them tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Unwrap the ribs, brush generously with barbecue sauce, and return them to the oven uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg