Baby back ribs 🍖 are tender and flavorful when cooked low and slow. Here’s a simple, reliable way to make them at home.
Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients
- 1 rack baby back ribs
- Salt & pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- BBQ sauce (optional)
Prep
- Heat oven to 150°C / 300°F.
- Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs (helps tenderness).
- Mix spices and rub all over the ribs.
Bake
- Wrap ribs tightly in foil.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake 2½–3 hours until very tender.
Finish
- Unwrap ribs, brush with BBQ sauce if using.
- Increase oven to 220°C / 425°F.
- Bake uncovered 10–15 minutes until lightly caramelized.
Optional Variations
- Sweet: add brown sugar or honey to the rub
- Spicy: add a little chili powder
- No sauce: finish with butter and herbs instead
Good sides
- Coleslaw
- Corn on the cob
- Garlic bread
- Baked potatoes
If you want, I can give you a grill version, slow cooker version, or a paprika-forward Hungarian-style rib rub 🇭🇺
