Ribs
Indulge in the ultimate BBQ experience with these tender and flavorful oven-baked pork baby back ribs! This recipe combines the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors with a homemade dry rub made from pantry staples like brown sugar, paprika, and cayenne pepper. The ribs are slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection in a steamy pouch of apple cider vinegar, then finished with a sticky, caramelized layer of BBQ sauce using your grill or oven's broiler. With just 20 minutes of prep and four hours of low-and-slow cooking, these ribs are a crowd-pleaser perfect for cookouts, game days, or any family gathering. Serve them hot and juicy alongside your favorite summer sides for a meal no one will forget! Keywords: pork ribs recipe, oven-baked ribs, BBQ baby back ribs, tender ribs with dry rub, slow-cooked ribs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for tenderness, if not already done.
Make a dry rub by combining the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
Rub the dry mixture generously over both sides of the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Place the ribs bone-side down on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Fold the edges of the foil up to create a shallow pocket around the ribs.
Pour the apple cider vinegar around the ribs (not directly on top) to create a steamy environment, then tightly seal the foil around the ribs.
Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 3 hours or until the meat is tender and starts pulling away from the bone.
Carefully remove the ribs from the foil and discard any excess liquid. Brush both sides of the ribs generously with BBQ sauce.
For caramelization, preheat your grill to medium heat or set your oven to broil. Grill or broil the ribs for 5-10 minutes, flipping once and brushing with more BBQ sauce, until the sauce becomes sticky and slightly charred.
Remove the ribs from the heat, let them rest for 5 minutes, then cut into individual portions and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.5 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 951 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.0 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1153 mg | 25% | |
*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.
