Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Best Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs, where tender, fall-off-the-bone meat meets a smoky, flavorful dry rub and rich barbecue sauce. This easy recipe allows you to enjoy the essence of BBQ without firing up the grill or spending hours outdoors. Perfect for family dinners, game days, or special gatherings, these ribs are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slabs baby back pork ribs (about 1.5 pounds each)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Remove the thin membrane from the ribs.
- Mix dry rub ingredients (brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper) in a bowl.
- Coat ribs generously with the dry rub; let sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
- Wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 90 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
- Brush with barbecue sauce and increase oven temperature to 350°F; bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- For extra char, broil on high for one minute before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 175g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the ribs overnight with the dry rub. Use any favorite BBQ sauce for variety; experiment with different flavors to suit your taste.