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Oven-Baked Ribs

Tender and flavorful ribs cooked to perfection in the oven, coated with a savory barbecue sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 2 pounds pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
Dry Rub
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 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 tenderness.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients and mix well.
  4. Rub the dry mixture evenly over the ribs.
Bake the Ribs
  1. Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, meat side up.
  2. Cover the ribs with another piece of foil to keep them moist.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.
Finish with Barbecue Sauce
  1. Remove the ribs from the oven and discard the top foil.
  2. Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce.
  3. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  4. Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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