Melt-in-Your-Mouth Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. These tender beef ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully and ensuring each bite is juicy and flavorful. Coated in a sweet and smoky dry rub, then finished with a homemade barbecue sauce, these ribs are sure to impress your family and friends at summer barbecues or cozy dinners alike. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this recipe promises delicious results without the fuss. Get ready to savor every mouthwatering bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately eight servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks baby back beef ribs (approx. 4 pounds)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Pat the beef ribs dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Generously coat both sides of each rack of ribs with the dry rub.
- Wrap each rack tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Unwrap the ribs, brush with barbecue sauce on both sides, then increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rack rib (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg