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! 😊
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