Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs

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Tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs baked low and slow in the oven. Finished with a sticky, caramelized barbecue glaze for the ultimate indoor barbecue experience.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2 30

Total Time 2 45

Servings: 4 people

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 680

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 racks baby back pork ribs Membrane removed
¼ cup brown sugar Packed
1 tablespoon smoked paprika For authentic color and flavor
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground
1 cup barbecue sauce Use your favorite thick brand

Equipment

1 Baking sheet Rimmed to catch drips
1 Aluminum foil Heavy-duty preferred
1 Basting brush For applying sauce
1 Small bowl For mixing rub

Method

Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs using a paper towel for grip.
Combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Massage the dry rub generously into both sides of the ribs until evenly coated.
Wrap each rack tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil and bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for two and a half hours.
Unwrap the ribs, brush with barbecue sauce, and broil for five minutes until caramelized and sticky.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 42gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Always remember to remove the silver skin membrane before seasoning for the best texture. You can prepare the rub a day ahead to save time.

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