Description
These tender oven-baked ribs are a delicious treat that will have your family and friends coming back for more. The ribs are coated in a flavorful dry rub, slow-cooked to perfection, and finished with a sticky barbecue glaze. Perfect for a weekend barbecue or a special dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Ribs:
- 2 racks of baby back ribs or St. Louis-style ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Dry Rub:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Prepare the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Pat the ribs dry.
- Apply the Dry Rub: Mix the dry rub ingredients, rub olive oil on ribs, and coat with the dry rub.
- Wrap the Ribs: Wrap each rack in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake the Ribs: Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
- Apply the Barbecue Sauce: Unwrap ribs, brush with barbecue sauce, and bake again.
- Finish the Ribs: Bake until sauce caramelizes.
- Serve: Let ribs rest before serving with extra barbecue sauce.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, consider adding a bit of liquid smoke to the dry rub.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the heat level of the ribs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: oven-baked ribs, barbecue ribs, baby back ribs, St. Louis-style ribs
