Way Too Easy Ribs
Tender, juicy, and bursting with smoky-sweet flavor, "Way Too Easy Ribs" is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for barbecue lovers. This foolproof recipe features succulent pork baby back ribs coated in a perfectly balanced dry rub made from pantry staples like paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder. With just 15 minutes of prep and slow baking at 300°F to achieve fall-off-the-bone perfection, these ribs are finished with a rich barbecue sauce that caramelizes beautifully under the broiler. Ideal for game days, backyard gatherings, or weeknight indulgence, this rib recipe is as effortless as it is mouthwatering. Ready in under three hours and serving four, it’s the perfect choice for an irresistible, stress-free homemade feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Remove the silver skin on the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off with your fingers or a paper towel.
In a small bowl, mix the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to create a dry rub.
Rub the ribs with olive oil, then generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat for maximum flavor.
Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meat side up, and cover tightly with more aluminum foil to seal in the moisture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until the ribs are tender and pull apart easily with a fork.
Remove the ribs from the oven and brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce over the top of each rack.
Set your oven to broil and place the ribs under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until the barbecue sauce becomes caramelized and slightly sticky.
Remove from the oven, let the ribs rest for 5 minutes, then slice between the bones and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 353.5 g | 453% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.9 g | 630% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1316 mg | 439% | |
| Sodium | 6336 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.9 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.4 g | ||
| Protein | 300.0 g | 600% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 497 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 4924 mg | 105% | |
*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.
