Description
These tender and flavorful barbecue ribs are a classic crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re cooking for a backyard barbecue or a family dinner, this recipe will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
Ribs:
- 2 racks baby back pork ribs (about 4 lbs total)
Spice Rub:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Barbecue Sauce:
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Prepare the Spice Rub: In a bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture over ribs.
- Bake the Ribs: Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake for 2 1/2–3 hours until tender.
- Glaze with Barbecue Sauce: Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Brush ribs with barbecue sauce and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until sauce caramelizes.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, finish ribs on a grill over medium heat for 5–7 minutes after baking.
- Pair with coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans for a full barbecue meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking (Optional Grilling Finish)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1/3 rack
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
