🍖 Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs
Tender, juicy ribs cooked slowly in the oven and finished with a rich barbecue glaze. This method gives you fall-off-the-bone ribs without a grill.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 racks pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Dry Rub
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
For the Sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Set oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Prepare the ribs
- Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Rub the ribs with olive oil.
3. Apply the seasoning
Mix all dry rub ingredients and coat the ribs evenly on both sides.
4. Wrap and bake
- Place ribs on a baking tray.
- Wrap tightly with foil.
- Bake for 2–2½ hours until very tender.
5. Add BBQ glaze
- Mix barbecue sauce, honey, and vinegar.
- Remove foil, brush the ribs generously with sauce.
6. Caramelize
Increase oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until the sauce becomes sticky and caramelized.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- coleslaw
- cornbread
- baked potatoes
- French fries
🔥 Tip: For extra smoky flavor, add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika to the rub.
If you want, I can also show you:
- 🔥 The famous 3-2-1 rib method used by BBQ restaurants
- 🍖 A sticky honey-garlic ribs recipe that’s trending online.
