Description
This delicious ribs recipe combines tender pork baby back ribs with a flavorful dry rub and a sticky barbecue glaze. Perfect for a backyard BBQ or a casual family dinner, these oven-baked ribs are easy to make and a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Rub:
- 3 pounds pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
Other:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional for tang)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs for better texture.
- Mix the dry rub: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and mustard.
- Season the ribs: Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Bake: Place the ribs on a large sheet of foil, meat-side up. Wrap tightly and bake for 2½ to 3 hours, or until tender.
- Glaze and finish: Unwrap the ribs, brush with barbecue sauce, then broil or grill for a caramelized finish.
- Serve: Let rest, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the ribs in the dry rub overnight.
- Pair with coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans for a classic BBQ meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ rack
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
