Classic Barbecue Ribs
Get ready to wow your taste buds with these finger-licking **Classic Barbecue Ribs**, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any barbecue or dinner party! This recipe brings together tender pork spareribs seasoned with a flavorful dry rub of **brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper**, offering the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet. Slowly baked to perfection for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, the ribs are finished with a generous coating of rich, tangy barbecue sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or craving restaurant-quality barbecue at home, these juicy, sauce-glazed ribs are sure to impress. Easy to make and packed with bold flavors, they’re a must-try for rib-lovers everywhere! **Keywords:** barbecue ribs, classic barbecue recipe, oven-baked ribs, tender pork ribs, homemade barbecue sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork spareribs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well to create the dry rub.
Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs using a knife or your fingers to ensure maximal flavor absorption.
Generously apply the dry rub to both sides of the ribs, pressing the mixture into the meat to ensure it stays on. Let the ribs sit for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for about 2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bone.
Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil.
Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Brush a thick layer of barbecue sauce over the ribs.
Place the ribs back into the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve the barbecue ribs hot, with additional barbecue sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 644.7 g | 827% | |
| Saturated Fat | 234.8 g | 1174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1905 mg | 635% | |
| Sodium | 14248 mg | 619% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 391.7 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 324.1 g | ||
| Protein | 280.0 g | 560% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 823 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 6210 mg | 132% | |
*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.
