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Easy Oven BBQ Baked Ribs – Finger-Licking Good!

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These oven-baked ribs are juicy, tender, and coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. No need for a grill—just low and slow baking for the best, melt-in-your-mouth ribs!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

⏳ Cook Time: 2 ½ – 3 hours

⏱ Total Time: ~3 hours

🍽 Servings: 4-6

🔥 Calories per Serving: ~500

🛒 Ingredients

For the Ribs:

  • 🍖 1 rack (2-3 lbs) baby back ribs (or St. Louis-style ribs)
  • 🧂 1 tbsp salt
  • 🌶️ 1 tsp black pepper
  • 🥄 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 🧅 1 tsp onion powder
  • 🌿 ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 🥄 ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 🥄 1 tbsp brown sugar

For the BBQ Glaze:

  • 🥫 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 🍯 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar (for caramelization)
  • 🥄 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 🌶️ ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Ribs:

  • Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for extra tenderness.

2️⃣ Season the Ribs:

  • In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, and brown sugar.
  • Rub the seasoning evenly over the ribs, coating both sides.

3️⃣ Bake Low & Slow:

  • Wrap ribs tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 2 ½ to 3 hours, until tender and juicy.

4️⃣ Make the BBQ Glaze:

  • In a saucepan, warm BBQ sauce, honey, vinegar, and red pepper flakes over low heat.

5️⃣ Broil for a Crispy Finish:

  • Unwrap ribs and brush generously with the BBQ glaze.
  • Broil on high for 5 minutes until caramelized and sticky.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
Slice the ribs and serve with extra BBQ sauce, coleslaw, or cornbread!

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Fall-off-the-bone tender ribs—no grill needed!
✔️ Sweet, smoky, and caramelized to perfection!
✔️ Minimal effort for maximum flavor!
✔️ Perfect for family dinners or weekend BBQ cravings!

🔥 Helpful Tips

✅ Want extra smoky flavor? Add ½ tsp liquid smoke to the BBQ sauce!
✅ For crispier ribs, broil for an extra 2-3 minutes.
✅ Use a dry rub overnight for deeper flavor!

Enjoy your Easy Oven BBQ Baked Ribs—juicy, sticky, and absolutely irresistible! 🍖🔥 Let me know if you need more BBQ recipes! 😊