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Oven Baked BBQ Ribs

Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs coated in a homemade smoky barbecue sauce and baked low and slow in the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American BBQ
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3 pounds pork baby back ribs about two racks
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
For the Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Two large rimmed baking sheets
  • Aluminum foil
  • Meat thermometer (optional)
  • Small saucepan
  • Basting brush or spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Oven mitts or kitchen towels

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by slipping a sharp knife beneath it and pulling it off.
  3. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and dry mustard.
  4. Pat ribs dry with paper towels, rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs, pressing to adhere.
  5. Place ribs meat side up on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, pour 1 cup of water into the pan, and tent loosely with foil.
  6. Bake ribs at 275°F (135°C) for 2 hours without opening the oven.
  7. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
  8. Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and liquid smoke; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
  9. Carefully remove ribs from oven, discard top foil, and brush the top of the ribs generously with barbecue sauce.
  10. Increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake ribs uncovered for 20 minutes.
  11. Flip ribs, brush the other side with more sauce, and bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until sauce is caramelized.
  12. Remove ribs from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting between the bones and serving.

Notes

The ribs taste even better the next day as the flavors develop; leftovers reheat well in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 15 minutes.