Baked Baby Back Ribs
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Baked Baby Back Ribs

6 servings
These tender and juicy, fall-off-the-bone Baked Baby Back Ribs are generously seasoned and lathered with BBQ sauce then baked low and slow in the oven. Great year-round!

Ingredients

  • racks baby back pork ribs)

    (2 to 2.5 pounds each

    2
  • brown sugar
    ¼ c
  • 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
    2
  • black pepper
    2 tsp
  • garlic powder
    2 tsp
  • onion powder
    2 tsp
  • smoked paprika
    2 tsp
  • cumin
    2 tsp
  • chili powder
    2 tsp
  • dry mustard
    2 tsp
  • cayenne
  • sweet barbecue sauce
    1 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 250F.

  2. 2

    Remove membrane from the back of the rack of ribs, if intact: Place the rack meat side down on a cutting board or sheet pan, laying it horizontally in front of you. Starting about 2 bones in from the left end of the rack, run a long skinny knife under the membrane and slide the knife left toward the end of the rack. Now firmly grasp the piece of membrane you’ve lifted, and pull it to the right, stripping the membrane from the rest of the rack. (Grip it with a disposable latex glove or paper towel if you’re having trouble hanging onto it.)

  3. 3

    Make the dry rub by combining the brown sugar and all the seasonings in a small bowl.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Rub both sides of the rib racks very generously with the mixture.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Place rib racks, meat-side down, on heavy-duty aluminum foil.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Fold foil around the rack to create a tight seal. Transfer to a sheet pan.

    Step 6
  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, about 2 hours. Remove and cool 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Increase oven temperature to 350F.

  9. 9

    Open foil, drain and discard any accumulated juices and fat. Brush some BBQ sauce on all sides of the rack.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Turn the rack on the foil so the meat is now facing up.

  11. 11

    Return to the oven, leaving the foil open and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush another layer of BBQ sauce on the meat side only. Repeat baking and brushing with sauce 2 more times, for a total of 45 minutes baking time.

    Step 11
  12. 12

    Cut rack into individual rib segments and serve with more BBQ sauce, if desired.

    Step 12
Baked Baby Back Ribs
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Baked Baby Back Ribs

195 min6 servings557 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving incredibly tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs without the fuss of a smoker? These Baked Baby Back Ribs bring that juicy, restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen, any time of year.

Why These Ribs Work

The magic behind these succulent ribs is a generous, aromatic dry rub combined with a simple yet effective "low and slow" oven baking method. This ensures every bite is infused with savory spices before being coated in sweet barbecue sauce, yielding a perfectly tender result that effortlessly pulls from the bone.

What to Expect

Prepare for a main course that delivers on every promise. You'll savor ribs that are remarkably tender and juicy, bursting with a balanced blend of savory, smoky, and subtly spicy notes from the spice blend, beautifully complemented by the rich sweetness of your favorite barbecue sauce. The extended, gentle baking time transforms humble baby back pork ribs into an unforgettable, melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Customization & Variations

Feel free to personalize your ribs! While the recipe calls for a sweet barbecue sauce, you can experiment with a tangy, spicy, or smoky variety to match your preference. The spice blend, featuring cayenne and chili powder, can also be adjusted; simply reduce the cayenne for less heat, or add a touch more if you like things spicier.

Serving & Context

These Baked Baby Back Ribs are the quintessential main course for any occasion, from a casual family dinner to a backyard gathering. Serve them generously as the star of your meal, ready to impress with their tender texture and robust flavor.

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