Easy Oven Baked BBQ Ribs Recipe
Calling all BBQ lovers! If you’re in search of a rib recipe that delivers on tenderness, flavor, and sweet sticky goodness, then you’ve come to the right place! These oven baked bbq ribs are the real deal! The tantalizing combination of a smoky spice rub, sticky BBQ sauce, and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness will ignite your taste buds with an explosion of flavor with every juicy bite. But the real magic of these oven baked BBQ ribs lies in the slow and low cooking method, which allows the meat to become so incredibly tender and juicy that it just falls off the bone. Yet, while these ribs may take a bit of time to cook, the prep is incredibly quick and easy! This leaves you more time to focus on yummy sides like buttery corn on the cob, baked beans, and creamy coleslaw to complete your tasty BBQ feast!
Baby Back Ribs – The key ingredients! Tender baby back pork ribs are perfect for slow cooking! You can try using spare ribs too, but you may need to cook them a bit longer. Barbeque Sauce – Any kind of store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce will do the trick! Brown Sugar – Adds a deeper layer of sweetness. If you prefer, you can substitute it with coconut sugar. Spices – A combination of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder come together to make a garlicky good smoky rub for the ribs. Seasonings – Salt and black pepper are used to season the ribs.
Homemade baked baby back ribs are ridiculously simple to make! With just a few straightforward steps and a few hours of your time, you’ll be on your way to a finger-licking, fall-off-the-bone feast! Before you even break out the ribs, you need to preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Even though this recipe calls for a lower temperature, it’s still important that you don’t put your ribs into an oven that’s not already fully heated. Now, let’s prep the ribs! Start by removing the membrane, also known as the silverskin from the underside of the ribs. Simply flip the racks of ribs over, exposing the bone side. Then beginning at one end, use a knife to loosen the membrane and gently pull it off with a paper towel. This step is crucial for achieving the most tender ribs. Next, you need to make the dry rub and season your ribs! Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Then rub the mixture all over the ribs making sure that every nook and cranny is covered on both sides. Once your ribs are seasoned, wrap each rack separately in aluminum foil, making sure to tightly seal the edges. You don’t want any steam to escape while they are baking. Now, lay the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven for 2½ to 3 hours. When the ribs are ready the meat should be super tender and easily pull away from the bone. After they have cooked to tender perfection, remove your ribs from the oven and unwrap them from the foil. Then toss the foil and discard any excess juices that have accumulated. Now, turn your oven temperature up to 400°F (205°C) to get it ready to do some caramelizing! Next, grab a pastry brush and then generously slather your ribs on both sides with the BBQ sauce. Then put the ribs back in the oven and bake them uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes or until a delicious sticky glaze has formed. When your oven baked BBQ ribs are ready, remove them from the oven and allow them to rest for a few minutes. Then cut them into portions and serve them with extra BBQ sauce on the side along with some potato salad and cornbread muffins if you like!
Storage
To store your oven baked BBQ ribs, transfer them to an airtight container or wrap them tightly in aluminum foil. They will then keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days or freeze for about 2 months. To reheat, just put the leftovers in the microwave for a few minutes on medium power or in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes. However, you need to let frozen ribs thaw out in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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