Tender, juicy baby back ribs baked low and slow in the oven until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, then finished with a flavorful glaze or barbecue sauce for a classic, comforting main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 rack baby back ribs about 4 to 5 pounds total
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil.
- Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs if needed, then pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
- Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meaty side up, and cover tightly with another layer of foil.
- Bake for 2 hours 30 minutes, or until the ribs are tender.
- Remove the foil, brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce, and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce is sticky and caramelized. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with extra sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 48gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 1240mgPotassium: 760mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 18mg