Classic Barbecue Pork Ribs

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with these Classic Barbecue Pork Ribs, a juicy, flavor-packed recipe that delivers fall-off-the-bone tenderness every time. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky-sweet dry rub of brown sugar, paprika, and a touch of cayenne, these ribs are oven-baked low-and-slow for maximum succulence. A homemade barbecue glaze made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and mustard powder adds the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, caramelizing into a sticky, irresistible coating. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or craving a hearty family meal, these ribs are a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with creamy coleslaw, cornbread, or grilled veggies. Easy to prepare and bursting with bold barbecue flavor, this recipe is a must-try for any barbecue enthusiast!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork ribs
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to make the spice rub.

Step 3

Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs for more tender eating.

Step 4

Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and rub both sides generously with the spice rub mixture.

Step 5

Place the ribs in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Cover tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, until the meat is tender and pulls back slightly from the ends of the bones.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard powder, and vegetable oil. Stir until smooth and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 8

After the ribs have baked, remove them from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

Step 9

Brush the ribs with a generous layer of barbecue glaze.

Step 10

Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes, brushing with an extra layer of glaze halfway through.

Step 11

Once the ribs have caramelized and are sticky, remove from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2082.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5620.5

Total Fat 337.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.8g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 12465.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 366.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 312.6g
Protein 293.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 658.4mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 4767.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.5%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 25.8%