Prepare to transform your kitchen into a barbecue paradise with these Ultimate Oven Baked BBQ Ribs that will make your taste buds dance and your guests beg for the recipe! Imagine tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with a perfectly caramelized, sticky BBQ glaze that promises to elevate your home cooking from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a weekend warrior in the kitchen, this foolproof recipe will have you serving restaurant-quality ribs that'll become the talk of your next gathering.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 racks of baby back ribs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove ribs from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a dry rub.
- Pat ribs dry with paper towels and remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under the membrane and pulling it off.
- Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the prepared dry rub, massaging the spices into the meat.
- Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet to lock in moisture.
- Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a large baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
- Remove ribs from oven, carefully unwrap the foil, and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F (218°C).
- Return unwrapped ribs to oven and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with BBQ sauce every 10 minutes until sauce is caramelized and ribs are tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Slice ribs between the bones and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Tips
- Always remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for maximum tenderness and better seasoning absorption.
- Let the ribs come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to create a tight seal when wrapping the ribs to lock in moisture.
- Low and slow is the secret to tender ribs - don't rush the initial cooking process.
- Baste frequently during the final high-temperature stage to create a beautiful, caramelized BBQ glaze.
- Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum flavor and tenderness.
- If you want extra flavor, consider using a homemade BBQ sauce or experimenting with different spice blends in your dry rub.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 460kcal
Carbohydrates: 27g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 75mg
