This Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs recipe is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion, featuring tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs smothered in a rich, smoky barbecue sauce. Perfectly baked in the oven for an easy, no-grill approach, these ribs are juicy, flavorful, and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for classic American BBQ right at home.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Ribs
- 2 –3 lbs 900–1,350g pork baby back ribs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
BBQ Sauce (Homemade or Store-Bought)
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional: a few dashes of hot sauce for heat
Instructions
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Prep the Ribs
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Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
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Remove the silver skin/membrane from the back of the ribs (optional, but helps tenderness).
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Rub the ribs evenly with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Wrap & Bake
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Place ribs on a large sheet of aluminum foil, meat side up.
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Wrap tightly to form a sealed packet.
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Place on a baking sheet and bake for 2–2.5 hours until the meat is tender and pulls slightly from the bone.
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Make the BBQ Sauce
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients.
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Stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth.
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Simmer 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
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Broil for Finish
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Carefully unwrap the ribs and brush a generous layer of BBQ sauce over the meat.
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Preheat your oven’s broiler or set to 425°F (220°C).
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Broil or bake for 5–10 minutes, watching closely, until the sauce caramelizes and is sticky.
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Serve
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Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between bones.
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Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side, coleslaw, or your favorite sides.