Sink your teeth into these irresistible Spiced Pork Ribs, a show-stopping dish that's perfect for backyard barbecues, family dinners, or any celebration. These tender, oven-baked pork ribs are coated in a mouthwatering dry rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and a hint of chili for a balance of smoky sweetness and subtle heat. Sealed in foil and slow-cooked to perfection, the ribs become melt-in-your-mouth tender before being glazed with a caramelized layer of rich barbecue sauce under the broiler. With just 15 minutes of prep, these ribs are an effortless way to bring bold, barbecue-inspired flavors to your table. Serve them hot alongside extra barbecue sauce for dipping and watch them become the star of your spread.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the pork ribs for better flavor and tenderness. Use a paper towel to grip and pull it off if necessary.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel, then drizzle olive oil over both sides. Rub the spice mixture evenly onto the ribs, ensuring a good coating.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil to seal in the moisture.
Place the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
Carefully remove the ribs from the oven and unwrap them. Turn the oven to broil.
Brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce over the ribs. Place them back in the oven, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into individual ribs.
Serve the spiced pork ribs hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.
Calories |
1234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 55.7 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 5322 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.7 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1418 mg | 30% | |
*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.