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Oven-Baked Ribs

Tender and flavorful ribs cooked to perfection in the oven, coated with a delicious homemade barbecue sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 2 pounds pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
Dry Rub
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prepare the Ribs
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor and tenderness.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry rub ingredients and mix well.
  4. Rub the dry mixture all over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
Bake the Ribs
  1. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.
Finish with Barbecue Sauce
  1. Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil.
  2. Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce.
  3. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
Serve
  1. Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the ribs with the dry rub overnight in the refrigerator.

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