Ribs

Indulge in the ultimate BBQ experience with these tender and flavorful oven-baked pork baby back ribs! This recipe combines the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors with a homemade dry rub made from pantry staples like brown sugar, paprika, and cayenne pepper. The ribs are slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection in a steamy pouch of apple cider vinegar, then finished with a sticky, caramelized layer of BBQ sauce using your grill or oven's broiler. With just 20 minutes of prep and four hours of low-and-slow cooking, these ribs are a crowd-pleaser perfect for cookouts, game days, or any family gathering. Serve them hot and juicy alongside your favorite summer sides for a meal no one will forget! Keywords: pork ribs recipe, oven-baked ribs, BBQ baby back ribs, tender ribs with dry rub, slow-cooked ribs.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup BBQ sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for tenderness, if not already done.

Step 3

Make a dry rub by combining the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

Step 4

Rub the dry mixture generously over both sides of the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 5

Place the ribs bone-side down on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Fold the edges of the foil up to create a shallow pocket around the ribs.

Step 6

Pour the apple cider vinegar around the ribs (not directly on top) to create a steamy environment, then tightly seal the foil around the ribs.

Step 7

Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 3 hours or until the meat is tender and starts pulling away from the bone.

Step 8

Carefully remove the ribs from the foil and discard any excess liquid. Brush both sides of the ribs generously with BBQ sauce.

Step 9

For caramelization, preheat your grill to medium heat or set your oven to broil. Grill or broil the ribs for 5-10 minutes, flipping once and brushing with more BBQ sauce, until the sauce becomes sticky and slightly charred.

Step 10

Remove the ribs from the heat, let them rest for 5 minutes, then cut into individual portions and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1759.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4405.1

Total Fat 327.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 4224.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 77.0g
Protein 294.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 510.3mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 4550.3mg	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: 65.5%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 8.4%