Description
Oven baked baby back ribs are a tender, flavorful treat that brings the taste of barbecue right to your kitchen. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds baby back ribs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs for tenderness.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Generously rub the mixture over both sides of the ribs.
- Place ribs on a lined baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
- While ribs bake, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and spices in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Brush BBQ sauce on ribs after baking; increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until caramelized.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Marinate the ribs overnight for enhanced flavor. - Experiment with different sauces like mustard or teriyaki for variety. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in the oven at low temperature.