Oven Baked Maple Barbecued Ribs
Indulge in the smoky-sweet perfection of Oven Baked Maple Barbecued Ribs, an irresistible dish that brings finger-licking barbecue flavors right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender pork baby back ribs, slow-baked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, and slathered in a luscious homemade maple barbecue sauce. The sauce combines rich maple syrup, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a balance of sweetness and zing that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. A flavorful dry rub made with smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder infuses each bite with robust seasoning, while the slow baking process ensures every rib is fall-off-the-bone tender. Ideal for backyard gatherings or cozy dinners, these oven-baked ribs deliver the smoky, sticky satisfaction of a barbecue feast without the grill. Perfectly paired with extra sauce on the side, they're bound to be the star of your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks (about 4 pounds) Pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor and tenderness. Pat the racks dry with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Rub the spice mixture all over both sides of the ribs until evenly coated.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil to seal in the juices and place them on a baking sheet, meat side up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away from the bone easily.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the maple barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir well and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 2.5 hours of baking, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them. Discard the foil.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
Brush the maple barbecue sauce generously over both sides of the ribs.
Return the ribs to the baking sheet, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the sauce is caramelized and sticky. Brush more sauce on halfway through if desired.
Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra sauce on the side and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
11325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 875.5 g | 1122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 319.7 g | 1598% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3411 mg | 1137% | |
| Sodium | 6422 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 148.2 g | ||
| Protein | 765.0 g | 1530% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 922 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 45.6 mg | 253% | |
| Potassium | 10512 mg | 224% | |
*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.
