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Oven-Baked Ribs

Tender and flavorful ribs cooked to perfection in the oven, coated in a delicious barbecue sauce.
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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 Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 2 pounds pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
Dry Rub
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 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 small bowl, mix together all the dry rub ingredients.
  4. Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, covering both sides evenly.
Bake the Ribs
  1. Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, bone side down.
  2. Cover the ribs tightly with another piece of aluminum foil.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.
Add Barbecue Sauce
  1. Remove the ribs from the oven and discard the top layer of foil.
  2. Brush the barbecue sauce generously over the ribs.
  3. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 15-30 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized.
Serve
  1. Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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