Baby Back Ribs In The Oven

 

Ingredients:

• 1 rack of baby back ribs (about 2–3 lbs)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (for extra tenderness)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the ribs:

   • Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
   • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better tenderness. (Use a knife to lift it and pull it off with a paper towel.)
   • Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.

2. Season the ribs:

   • Rub olive oil over the ribs.
   • Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using) in a bowl.
   • Generously rub the spice mixture all over the ribs.

3. Wrap and bake:

   • Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil.
   • Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil to lock in moisture.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.

4. Add BBQ sauce and broil:

   • Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them.
   • Brush BBQ sauce evenly over the ribs.
   • Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) or set to broil.
   • Place the ribs back in the oven, uncovered, for 10–15 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

5. Rest and serve:

   • Let the ribs rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
   • Serve with extra BBQ sauce and your favorite sides.

Enjoy your tender, oven-baked baby back ribs!