Classic Barbecue Pork Ribs
Sink your teeth into tender, smoky, and flavor-packed Classic Barbecue Pork Ribs—the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any barbecue enthusiast! This recipe pairs melt-in-your-mouth pork with a perfectly balanced spice rub made of paprika, brown sugar, cayenne, and garlic, ensuring bold flavors in every bite. Slow-baked in the oven for peak tenderness, these ribs are finished with a rich barbecue glaze featuring honey and apple cider vinegar for that finger-licking caramelized finish. Perfect for backyard gatherings or casual dinners, these ribs are a meaty masterpiece that will have your guests reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare with minimal fuss, they’re a must-try for anyone seeking authentic barbecue flavor without firing up the grill.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork ribs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to make the spice rub.
Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs for more tender eating.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and rub both sides generously with the spice rub mixture.
Place the ribs in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Cover tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, until the meat is tender and pulls back slightly from the ends of the bones.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard powder, and vegetable oil. Stir until smooth and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
After the ribs have baked, remove them from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
Brush the ribs with a generous layer of barbecue glaze.
Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes, brushing with an extra layer of glaze halfway through.
Once the ribs have caramelized and are sticky, remove from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 337.0 g | 432% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.2 g | 591% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1279 mg | 426% | |
| Sodium | 12466 mg | 542% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 366.3 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.6 g | ||
| Protein | 293.2 g | 586% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 658 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 4768 mg | 101% | |
*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.
