baked ribs
These tender and flavorful oven-baked ribs come together with a simple dry rub and a sticky homemade barbecue sauce. Covered in foil and slow-cooked, they fall off the bone and are perfect for any occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork spare ribs back ribs or baby back ribs
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar light or dark
- 3 tablespoons paprika smoked or sweet
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup barbecue sauce homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by loosening it with a knife then pulling it off with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to create the dry rub.
- Sprinkle the dry rub evenly over the ribs (both sides), massaging gently to adhere.
- Place each rack of ribs on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil (shiny side in). Fold the foil around the ribs to create a sealed packet.
- Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for 150 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, and molasses. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove ribs from oven and carefully open the foil packets (watch for steam). Brush ribs all over with barbecue sauce.
- Return ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30 minutes until caramelized and sticky.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice between the bones and serve extra sauce on the side.
Notes
For extra char, you can broil the ribs for the last 3-5 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.