The Lady's Oven Roasted Ribs

Sink your teeth into "The Lady's Oven Roasted Ribs," a tantalizing recipe that delivers fall-off-the-bone perfection straight from your home oven. These ribs are lovingly coated in a bold homemade dry rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne for optional spice. After slow roasting for ultimate tenderness, they’re finished with a tangy, caramelized glaze of barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar at high heat, creating a sticky, flavorful crust. Perfectly suited for casual family dinners or weekend gatherings, this recipe is surprisingly simple, requiring just a bit of prep time and a few pantry staples. Serve these succulent ribs with extra sauce and your favorite comforting sides for a meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: oven roasted ribs, homemade dry rub, tender barbecue ribs, caramelized sauce, fall-off-the-bone ribs.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Baby back ribs (or St. Louis-style ribs)
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 1.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce (any store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under the membrane at one end and pulling it off using a paper towel for grip.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Rub the olive oil all over the ribs on both sides. Then generously apply the dry rub, ensuring the ribs are evenly coated. Let the ribs rest for 10–15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away easily from the bone.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the barbecue sauce with apple cider vinegar to slightly thin the sauce and add tanginess.

Step 8

After 2.5 hours, remove the foil from the ribs and brush them generously with the barbecue sauce mixture on both sides.

Step 9

Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 20–25 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

Step 10

Once done, remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side and your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2344.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6661.0

Total Fat 469.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 164.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1600mg	0%
Sodium 5983.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 129.3g
Protein 403.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 481.9mg	0%
Iron 25.7mg	0%
Potassium 4976.6mg	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: 65.5%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 9.5%