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The Best Oven-Baked Ribs

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
7 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 Servings (2 slabs ribs)
Calories: 573 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 2 whole slabs pork baby back ribs silver skin removed
Dry Rub:
  • 8 8 tablespoons light brown sugar tightly packed
  • 2 2 tablespoons kosher salt Morton’s brand – other brands may vary in strength
  • 1 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • ½ ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1-2 1-2 cups BBQ sauce (see note)

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Place each slab of baby back ribs on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil or a double layer of regular tin foil, shiny side down. Sprinkle each side of the ribs generously with the dry rub. Pat the dry rub into the meat. Wrap the ribs tightly in the foil and refrigerate the ribs for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight and up to 48 hours.
  2. When ready to bake the ribs, preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  3. Place the ribs (still in the foil packets) on a foil lined baking sheet and bake the ribs in the oven for 2 1/2 hours-3 hours or until tender when picked up with tongs. The meat will come easily off of the bone!
  4. Remove ribs from foil and place on another foil lined baking sheet. Brush with your favorite BBQ sauce and broil until charred and bubbly. Alternately, you can grill the ribs at this point, if you like, but sometimes they are falling off the bone and are so tender that it is a little difficult. Cut the ribs into individual portions (2-3 ribs per person). Serve with additional BBQ sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • BBQ Sauce: I love this homemade version. 
  • Silver Skin: when working with baby back ribs, the silver skin will need to be removed. Here is a great visual tutorial to help simplify the process (it’s not hard, I promise!).
  • Plan Ahead: also, take note that the ribs need to be refrigerated with the rub prior to cooking for 8 to 48 hours so plan ahead!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 573kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 3006mg (125%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings (2 slabs ribs)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 573

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 573kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 3006mg 125%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.