
These oven-baked ribs are juicy, tender, and coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. No need for a grillโjust low and slow baking for the best, melt-in-your-mouth ribs!
๐ Prep Time: 10 minutes
โณ Cook Time: 2 ยฝ โ 3 hours
โฑ Total Time: ~3 hours
๐ฝ Servings: 4-6
๐ฅ Calories per Serving: ~500
๐ Ingredients
For the Ribs:
- ๐ 1 rack (2-3 lbs) baby back ribs (or St. Louis-style ribs)
- ๐ง 1 tbsp salt
- ๐ถ๏ธ 1 tsp black pepper
- ๐ฅ 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- ๐ง 1 tsp garlic powder
- ๐ง 1 tsp onion powder
- ๐ฟ ยฝ tsp dried oregano
- ๐ฅ ยฝ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- ๐ฅ 1 tbsp brown sugar
For the BBQ Glaze:
- ๐ฅซ 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ๐ฏ 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar (for caramelization)
- ๐ฅ 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ๐ถ๏ธ ยฝ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Prep the Ribs:
- Preheat oven to 275ยฐF (135ยฐC).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for extra tenderness.
2๏ธโฃ 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.
3๏ธโฃ Bake Low & Slow:
- Wrap ribs tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 2 ยฝ to 3 hours, until tender and juicy.
4๏ธโฃ Make the BBQ Glaze:
- In a saucepan, warm BBQ sauce, honey, vinegar, and red pepper flakes over low heat.
5๏ธโฃ Broil for a Crispy Finish:
- Unwrap ribs and brush generously with the BBQ glaze.
- Broil on high for 5 minutes until caramelized and sticky.
6๏ธโฃ Serve & Enjoy!
Slice the ribs and serve with extra BBQ sauce, coleslaw, or cornbread!
๐ฏ Why Youโll Love This Recipe
โ๏ธ Fall-off-the-bone tender ribsโno grill needed!
โ๏ธ Sweet, smoky, and caramelized to perfection!
โ๏ธ Minimal effort for maximum flavor!
โ๏ธ Perfect for family dinners or weekend BBQ cravings!
๐ฅ Helpful Tips
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Want extra smoky flavor? Add ยฝ tsp liquid smoke to the BBQ sauce!
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For crispier ribs, broil for an extra 2-3 minutes.
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Use a dry rub overnight for deeper flavor!
Enjoy your Easy Oven BBQ Baked Ribsโjuicy, sticky, and absolutely irresistible! ๐๐ฅ Let me know if you need more BBQ recipes! ๐
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