Melt-in-Your-Mouth Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Melt-in-Your-Mouth Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs. This recipe features tender, juicy ribs that fall off the bone, smothered in a savory barbecue sauce that will leave your taste buds singing. Perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, these ribs are sure to impress everyone at the table with their succulent flavor and delightful messiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork baby back ribs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Pat the ribs dry and remove any silver skin from the back.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Generously rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the ribs.
- Drizzle apple cider vinegar over the seasoned ribs and wrap them tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Unwrap ribs and brush with barbecue sauce; broil for 5-7 minutes until caramelized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg