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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: 350

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 2 pounds pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
Dry Rub
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade

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 bowl, mix together the dry rub ingredients.
  4. Rub the dry mixture all over the ribs, coating them evenly.
Bake the Ribs
  1. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until tender.
Add Sauce and Finish
  1. Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil.
  2. Brush the barbecue sauce generously over the ribs.
  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 a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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