Description
Tender, flavorful baby back ribs cooked in the oven with a sweet-spicy dry rub and barbecue sauce for a backyard barbecue taste.
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2–3 lb / 900 g–1.4 kg total)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and position a rack in the center.
- Prep ribs by removing the silver membrane from the bone side.
- Make the rub by whisking brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Coat the ribs by rubbing a thin layer of mustard or oil over the meat side and pressing the dry rub into both sides.
- Wrap each rack tightly in heavy foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Slow-bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the meat is tender.
- Unwrap carefully, drain excess liquid, and place ribs meat-side up again.
- Sauce the ribs with barbecue sauce and increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Roast for 20–30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and caramelized.
- Rest for 5–10 minutes; slice and serve.
Notes
Serve with coleslaw, baked beans, or light salads. For best results, use a tight foil seal when baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American