Description
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, offering tender meat that falls off the bone with every bite. Coated in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, these ribs are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a lively BBQ party. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this recipe guarantees a dish that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks baby back pork ribs (approximately 4 pounds)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.
- Wrap each rack tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Unwrap the foil and brush barbecue sauce on both sides of the ribs. Return to the oven uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate ribs overnight in your spice mixture. Experiment with different barbecue sauces or add apple cider vinegar for extra zing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently with added sauce.