Mouth Watering Oven Barbecued Ribs
Get ready to fall in love with these irresistibly tender and juicy *Mouth Watering Oven Barbecued Ribs*! Perfectly slow-cooked to ensure the meat practically melts off the bone, these ribs are coated in a bold dry rub featuring a smoky-sweet blend of brown sugar, paprika, and garlic, with a hint of optional cayenne for a touch of heat. The ribs are then basted with apple cider vinegar for extra moisture and flavor before being caramelized under high heat with a sticky layer of barbecue sauce—enhanced with optional honey for the ultimate sweet-saucy finish. With just 20 minutes of prep and hands-off oven cooking, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results from the comfort of your kitchen. Serve them hot, with a side of sauce for dipping, and savor the smoky, sweet, and savory flavors that make these ribs a crowd-pleaser at any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork spare ribs or baby back ribs
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin membrane from the back of each rack. This ensures tender ribs.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using) to create the dry rub.
Generously rub the spice mixture over both sides of the ribs, pressing it into the meat to coat thoroughly.
Place the ribs on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, bone side down. Cover the ribs tightly with another layer of aluminum foil to trap moisture while cooking.
Bake the ribs in the oven for 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender and nearly falling off the bone.
Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully uncover them. Brush both sides of the ribs with apple cider vinegar to enhance the flavor and moisture.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce over the ribs, optionally mixing the barbecue sauce with honey for a sweeter glaze.
Return the ribs to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with more barbecue sauce every 10 minutes until the sauce is sticky, caramelized, and slightly charred in spots.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing between the bones.
Serve the ribs with extra barbecue sauce on the side and enjoy their mouthwatering goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5039 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 325.5 g | 417% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.4 g | 597% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1120 mg | 373% | |
| Sodium | 8812 mg | 383% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.4 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.7 g | ||
| Protein | 285.4 g | 571% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4308 mg | 92% | |
*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.
