Bar B Barn Ribs
Sink your teeth into the sticky, tender goodness of Bar B Barn Ribs, a crowd-pleasing classic that delivers bold, smoky flavors in every bite. These oven-baked pork back ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring meat that falls off the bone, then caramelized with a rich, homemade barbecue sauce bursting with sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Featuring pantry staples like brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of smoky paprika, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of indulgence and simplicity. Whether finished in the oven or on the grill, these ribs are ideal for gatherings, BBQ nights, or simply satisfying your barbecue cravings. Serve them hot with your favorite summer sides for a meal that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork back ribs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1.5 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Prepare the ribs by peeling off the thin membrane on the back of each rack for a more tender result. Use a paper towel to grip it and pull it off.
Season the ribs lightly with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika, ensuring they're evenly coated on both sides.
Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet to retain moisture, and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until they're tender and almost falling off the bone.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, water, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and liquid smoke (if using).
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
After 2.5 hours, carefully take the ribs out of the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Alternatively, you can use a grill at medium-high heat for the final step.
Remove the foil and brush the ribs generously with the prepared sauce on both sides.
Return the ribs to the 400°F oven (or place them on the grill) for another 15–20 minutes, basting with more sauce halfway through, until the ribs are caramelized and sticky.
Once done, remove the ribs from the oven or grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing them into individual bones.
Serve the ribs hot alongside your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 107.3 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.7 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 440 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 1292 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.3 g | ||
| Protein | 122.9 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1626 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
