Description
Tender and flavorful Smoky BBQ Oven Ribs that are perfect for a delicious meal. These ribs are seasoned with a smoky spice rub, slow-cooked in the oven, then finished with a sticky barbecue sauce glaze. A classic and mouthwatering dish that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
Ribs:
- 2 racks baby back pork ribs (about 4 pounds)
Spice Rub:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Prepare the Spice Rub: Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cayenne. Rub the mixture over both sides of the ribs.
- Bake the Ribs: Wrap the ribs in foil and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until tender.
- Glaze with Barbecue Sauce: Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce, increase oven temperature, and bake until caramelized.
- Serve: Rest the ribs before slicing and serve with extra BBQ sauce.
Notes
- For extra smokiness, add a dash of liquid smoke to your BBQ sauce.
- Finish the ribs on a hot grill for 5 minutes for a smoky charred finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 rack
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
