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Tender Oven BBQ Ribs with Homemade Rub and Sauce

Four pieces of tender, glazed BBQ ribs with a rich, dark sauce piled on a white plate.
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Make fall-off-the-bone tender BBQ ribs using only your oven. This recipe includes a simple homemade dry rub and a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce for glazing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks (about 3 lbs total) baby back pork ribs
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rub: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
  2. Prepare the ribs: Remove the thin membrane from the back of each rack of ribs using a paper towel to grip the edge. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
  3. Apply the rub: Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the homemade barbecue rub. Press the rub into the meat.
  4. Wrap the ribs: Place each rack of ribs, meat side up, onto a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Wrap the foil tightly around the ribs to create a sealed packet.
  5. Slow cook in the oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet. Bake for 3 hours. This slow cooking process helps achieve fall-off-the-bone ribs.
  6. Prepare the sauce: While the ribs cook, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.
  7. Glaze the ribs: Carefully remove the ribs from the oven and open the foil packets, draining off any accumulated liquid. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
  8. Brush the ribs generously with half of the homemade barbecue sauce. Return the unwrapped ribs to the baking sheet.
  9. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Brush with the remaining sauce and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
  10. Rest and serve: Remove the ribs from the oven. Let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones. Serve immediately. This method works well for those who prefer oven BBQ ribs recipe over grilling.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can use a sous-vide precision cooker to tenderize the ribs before the oven step, though this recipe is designed to be simple.
  • If you are focusing on meal planning for a large group, this recipe scales easily.
  • If you are interested in low-carb options, you can substitute the honey in the sauce with a sugar-free alternative.

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