Oven Baked BBQ Ribs
Ingredients
- 1slab baby back or spare ribs
- All-Purpose Seasoning and BBQ Seasoning
- 1 tbspliquid smoke
- 1 stickbutter
- ¼ choney
- ¼ cbrown sugar
- ¼ cfruit juice)
beer, or broth (your choice
- 2 tbspbutter
- ½ cbrown sugar
- 1 cketchup
- ¼ cmolasses
- ¼ choney
- 1 canchipotles in adobo
- AP Seasoning
- 1 dashliquid smoke
Directions
Step 1: prepare the ribs
- 1
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.
- 3
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!
Oven Baked BBQ Ribs
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About this Recipe
Fall-Off-The-Bone Oven Baked BBQ Ribs
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most incredibly tender Oven Baked BBQ Ribs you've ever made at home! Forget the grill – this easy oven method guarantees juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs every single time, all slathered in a rich, flavorful homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests at your next backyard gathering, these ribs bring serious comfort and flavor without the fuss.
What makes these Oven Baked BBQ Ribs so special? It's a combination of slow cooking and our irresistible sauce. We start by seasoning our slab of baby back or spare ribs to perfection, then wrap them up to braise gently in the oven. This long, low-temperature bake ensures the meat becomes incredibly tender, easily pulling away from the bone. The secret is also in the delicious mix of butter, honey, brown sugar, and a touch of liquid smoke in the initial wrap, infusing the ribs with deep flavor from the inside out.
But the real star here is the homemade BBQ sauce. Unlike many recipes, ours features a thoughtful blend of sweet and savory notes from brown sugar, honey, and molasses, balanced by the rich tang of ketchup. For a truly unique kick, we incorporate chipotles in adobo, allowing you to dial up the smoky heat to your preference. This robust sauce is brushed generously onto the ribs in the final stage, caramelizing beautifully and creating a sticky, finger-licking finish.
Tips for Perfect BBQ Ribs
- Choose Your Ribs: Baby back ribs are leaner and cook a bit faster, while spare ribs (St. Louis style) are meatier and richer. Both work wonderfully with this oven-baked method.
- Customize Your Sauce: Adjust the amount of molasses for sweetness and the chipotles in adobo for heat. Love a smoky flavor? Don't skimp on the liquid smoke.
- Serving Suggestions: These delicious Oven Baked BBQ Ribs are fantastic with classic sides like creamy coleslaw, mac and cheese, cornbread, or grilled corn on the cob.
This recipe proves you don't need a smoker to achieve truly exceptional BBQ ribs. Just a little patience in the oven delivers incredible results every time. Enjoy!