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Oven-Baked Ribs

Tender and flavorful ribs cooked to perfection in the oven, coated with a delicious 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: 400

Ingredients
  

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

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 dry rub ingredients and mix well.
  4. Rub the dry mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.
Bake the Ribs
  1. Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  2. Cover the ribs tightly with another piece of foil.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.
Glaze and Finish
  1. Remove the ribs from the oven and discard the top foil.
  2. Brush barbecue sauce over the ribs.
  3. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized.
  4. Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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