Oven Baked BBQ Ribs
Today, we’re making mouthwatering oven-baked ribs that are tender, flavorful, and slathered in a delicious homemade sauce. Whether you’re prepping for a weekend gathering or just craving some comfort food, these ribs are sure to impress. Let’s dive right in!
Ingredients
- 1slab baby back or spare ribs
- all-purpose seasoning and bbq seasoning (to taste)
- 1 tbspliquid smoke (for that smoky flavor)
- 1 stickbutter
- ¼ cuphoney
- ¼ cupbrown sugar
- ¼ cupfruit juice (beer, or broth (your choice))
- 2 tbspbutter
- ½ cupbrown sugar
- 1 cupketchup
- ¼ cupmolasses (depending on your sweetness preference)
- ¼ cuphoney
- 1 canchipotles in adobo (adjust for heat level)
- ap seasoning (to taste)
- 1 dashliquid smoke
Directions
Step 1: prepare the ribs
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Remove the Membrane for Extra Tenderness
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Lay the ribs bone-side up and use a paper towel for grip to peel off the thin membrane. Removing this helps the meat absorb seasonings better and creates a more tender bite.
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Season Generously
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Rub ribs evenly with AP Seasoning and Lemon Bae Seasoning.
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Drizzle liquid smoke over the ribs for an extra layer of smoky goodness.
Step 2: bake low & slow
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Set Up for Success
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Place a wire rack on a baking sheet—this ensures even cooking and prevents steaming.
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Lay the ribs meat-side up and bake for 2.5 hours uncovered.
Step 3: wrap & tenderize
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Remove ribs from oven and wrap tightly in foil with butter, honey, brown sugar, and liquid (juice, beer, or broth).
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Return to oven and bake for 90 minutes, letting the ribs steam in flavor.
Step 4: make the bbq sauce
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Stir in brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, honey, and chipotles in adobo.
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Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
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Taste & adjust seasoning with AP Seasoning & liquid smoke.
Step 5: glaze & caramelize
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Unwrap ribs and generously brush with BBQ sauce.
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Return to oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-30 minutes, until the sauce caramelizes beautifully.
Step 6: rest, slice & serve
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Let ribs rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.
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Serve with extra BBQ sauce and your favorite sides!