Description
These tender oven-baked ribs are a delicious treat that will have your family and friends begging for more. The combination of a flavorful dry rub and a sticky barbecue sauce makes these ribs a standout dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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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 with paper towels.
- Apply the Dry Rub: Mix all dry rub ingredients. Rub olive oil over ribs. Sprinkle dry rub over both sides, pressing it in.
- Wrap the Ribs: Place ribs on foil, wrap tightly, and bake on a sheet.
- Bake the Ribs: Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
- Apply the Barbecue Sauce: Unwrap ribs, brush with sauce, and bake again.
- Finish the Ribs: Bake until sauce caramelizes.
- Serve: Let ribs rest before cutting and serve with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: oven-baked ribs, barbecue ribs, baby back ribs, St. Louis-style ribs, barbecue sauce
