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Best BBQ Ribs in the Oven

Best BBQ Ribs in the Oven

Tender oven-baked BBQ ribs, slow-cooked then finished with sticky sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 racks pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or yellow mustard binder
  • Dry Rub:
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder or cayenne optional
  • For Finishing:
  • 1½ cups BBQ sauce your favorite
  • Optional: apple cider vinegar or honey to adjust sauce

Instructions
 

  • Remove membrane and season ribs.
  • Wrap tightly in foil and bake low and slow.
  • Unwrap, sauce, and bake at high heat.
  • Rest, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Foil is essential for tenderness
  • Finish hot for caramelized sauce
  • Rest before slicing
  • Great make-ahead dish