Oven Barbecued Ribs

Get ready to master the art of tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs with this irresistible Oven Barbecued Ribs recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky, sweet dry rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, and chili powder, these pork ribs are slow-baked to juicy perfection in the oven—no grill required. After hours of gentle roasting, they're finished with a generous coating of barbecue sauce that caramelizes into a sticky, finger-licking glaze under high heat. Whether you're using baby back or spare ribs, this no-fail recipe delivers crowd-pleasing results every time. Ideal for dinner parties, casual barbecues, or indulgent weeknight dinners, these oven-baked ribs are easy to prepare and bursting with bold flavor. Pair them with your favorite sides, and don't forget the extra barbecue sauce for dipping!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2

If needed, remove the silver skin (membrane) from the back of the ribs. Use a small knife to loosen it at one corner, then grip it with a paper towel and peel it off.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.

Step 4

Brush the ribs evenly with olive oil, then generously apply the dry rub to both sides of the ribs, pressing it into the meat.

Step 5

Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meat-side up. Cover the ribs tightly with aluminum foil to trap in moisture.

Step 6

Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulling away from the bones.

Step 7

Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully discard the top layer of foil.

Step 8

Raise the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce over the ribs and return them to the oven, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has caramelized and become sticky.

Step 9

If desired, for extra tang, mix the barbecue sauce with apple cider vinegar before brushing it onto the ribs.

Step 10

Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice between the bones and serve warm with additional barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2343.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6697.0

Total Fat 497.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 178.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1880mg	0%
Sodium 5961.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 129.4g
Protein 411.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 568.6mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 5013.0mg	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: 66.5%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 9.0%