Are you tired of serving up dry, flavorless ribs at your backyard BBQs? Do you want to impress your friends and family with a mouth-watering, fall-off-the-bone tender rack of ribs? Look no further! Our Easy BBQ Baby Back Ribs recipe is the game-changer you've been searching for. With a simple dry rub and a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, these ribs are sure to become a summer staple. And the best part? They're incredibly easy to make, even for a beginner!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the ribs from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to reach room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Carefully remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under the thin skin and peeling it off completely.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a dry rub.
- Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, massaging the spices into the meat thoroughly.
- Place the ribs bone-side down on the prepared baking sheet, cover tightly with aluminum foil to seal in moisture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, allowing the ribs to become tender and infused with flavor.
- Remove ribs from oven and carefully drain any accumulated liquid from the baking sheet.
- Brush both sides of the ribs generously with barbecue sauce, ensuring even coverage.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) and return ribs, uncovered, to caramelize the sauce.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones.
- Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side for dipping.
Tips
- To ensure your ribs turn out perfectly, be sure to follow these tips:* Make sure to remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to allow the dry rub to penetrate the meat evenly. * Don't skip the step of letting the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing - this allows the juices to redistribute and the meat to stay tender. * Keep an eye on the ribs during the final 15-20 minutes of cooking to prevent burning. * Experiment with different BBQ sauce flavors to find your favorite - from sweet and smoky to tangy and spicy, the possibilities are endless!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 710kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 50g
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 150mg
