Description
Fall-off-the-bone tender and glazed with a smoky-sweet sauce, these BBQ Baby Back Ribs are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish for summer cookouts or cozy weekend dinners.
Ingredients
- Baby Back Ribs: 2 racks (about 4 pounds)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Brown Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Paprika: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cayenne Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- BBQ Sauce: 1 1/2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Rub ribs with olive oil, then coat with spice mix.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place ribs meat-side up on the pan. Cover tightly with foil to trap steam.
- Assemble the Dish: Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until ribs are tender.
- Cook to Perfection: Remove from oven and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Finishing Touches: Grill ribs over medium heat (or broil in oven) for 5–7 minutes until sauce caramelizes. Brush with more sauce as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice between bones, serve hot, and enjoy finger-licking ribs.
Notes
- Remove the silver skin from ribs for maximum tenderness.
- Wrap ribs in foil while baking to keep them moist.
- Brush sauce only in the final stage to prevent burning.