Oven Baked Sweet and Sticky Pork Back Ribs

Transform your next barbecue night with these Oven Baked Sweet and Sticky Pork Back Ribs, a fall-off-the-bone masterpiece that’s the ultimate comfort food. This recipe combines tender pork back ribs with a boldly flavored dry rub made from brown sugar, paprika, and garlic powder, creating the perfect base for a savory-sweet glaze of honey, ketchup, and soy sauce. Slowly baked to perfection in the oven and finished with a caramelized layer of sticky goodness, these ribs deliver big on flavor without the need for outdoor grilling. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend get-togethers, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds. Serve with extra glaze on the side for the ultimate finger-licking experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork back ribs
• 6 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off. This helps the seasoning penetrate the meat better.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder (if using). This forms your dry rub.

Step 4

Rub the dry mixture generously over both sides of the rib racks, ensuring they are well-coated.

Step 5

Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meat side up, and cover them tightly with aluminum foil to trap the steam. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours.

Step 6

While the ribs are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

After 2.5 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and discard the aluminum foil. Brush a generous amount of the glaze over the ribs, coating them evenly.

Step 8

Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and return the ribs to the oven, uncovered. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, brushing with glaze every 10 minutes, until the glaze caramelizes and becomes sticky.

Step 9

Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice into individual ribs and serve with any remaining glaze on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(431.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	777.5

Total Fat 1.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7758.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 174.2g
Protein 8.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132.3mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 770.6mg	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: 1.5%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 94.4%