Smokehouse Oven Baked Back Ribs
Get ready to elevate your next barbecue night with these irresistible Smokehouse Oven Baked Back Ribs, a tender and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the grill straight to your kitchen. Featuring fall-off-the-bone pork back ribs coated in a smoky dry rub made with smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic, and a touch of cayenne for subtle heat, this recipe locks in moisture with an apple cider vinegar infusion while slow-cooking to perfection in the oven. Finished with a caramelized glaze of your favorite BBQ sauce under the broiler, these ribs deliver a mouthwatering balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Perfect for any occasion, this easy oven-baked method ensures you’ll enjoy juicy, smoky ribs year-round—no smoker required! Serve with extra BBQ sauce, your favorite sides, and watch them disappear in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks pork back ribs
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the silver membrane from the underside of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off using a paper towel for grip.
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.
Drizzle the olive oil over both sides of the ribs and massage it into the meat.
Evenly coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub and gently press the seasoning into the meat.
Place the seasoned ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil with the meat side up. Fold the edges of the foil up slightly to form a shallow tray.
In a small bowl, mix the apple cider vinegar and water, then pour it around the ribs to keep them moist during cooking.
Tightly wrap the ribs in the aluminum foil, sealing all edges to create a packet, and place it on a baking sheet.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bones easily.
Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully open the foil packet to release the steam.
Preheat your oven's broiler to high.
Brush a generous layer of BBQ sauce over the ribs, then place them uncovered under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes and becomes sticky. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones.
Serve warm with additional BBQ sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 498.1 g | 639% | |
| Saturated Fat | 178.7 g | 893% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1580 mg | 527% | |
| Sodium | 3277 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.4 g | ||
| Protein | 396.3 g | 793% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 666 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 29.0 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 6386 mg | 136% | |
*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.
