Delicious Oven Baked Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
Transform your next dinner into a mouthwatering experience with these Delicious Oven Baked Barbecue Baby Back Ribs! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky, savory dry rub made from brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne pepper, these ribs are slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection. A generous slathering of barbecue sauce caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating sticky, sweet, and tangy layers that elevate every bite. With minimal prep time and a foolproof foil-wrapping technique to lock in moisture, this easy recipe guarantees tender, juicy ribs right from your oven. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or treating your family to a cozy night in, these finger-licking ribs are the ultimate comfort food crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Baby back ribs
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Begin by removing the silverskin membrane from the back of the ribs. Use a knife to gently loosen the edge, then grab it with a paper towel and pull it off for easier handling.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create a dry rub.
Rub the baby back ribs generously with olive oil on both sides. Then, sprinkle the dry rub evenly over the ribs, pressing it into the meat to ensure it sticks.
Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil, sealing all edges to lock in moisture. Place the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet, meaty side up.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours. This slow cooking method will make the meat tender and juicy.
Carefully remove the ribs from the oven and discard the aluminum foil. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C).
Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce on both sides and place them back on the baking sheet, meat side up.
Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the barbecue sauce becomes caramelized and sticky.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual ribs.
Serve the barbecue baby back ribs hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 285.1 g | 366% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.5 g | 482% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 989 mg | 330% | |
| Sodium | 8169 mg | 355% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.6 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 178.1 g | ||
| Protein | 277.0 g | 554% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 755 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 4140 mg | 88% | |
*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.
