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Sweet and Smoky Oven-Baked Ribs: Elevate Your BBQ Game!

Sweet and Smoky Oven-Baked Ribs are a delicious and tender dish that elevates your BBQ game with a perfect blend of spices and barbecue sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 racks of baby back ribs about 4 pounds total
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better tenderness. Use a paper towel to grip and pull it off.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  5. Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, meat side up. Cover the ribs tightly with another piece of foil.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the ribs are tender.
  7. Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully take off the top layer of foil. Brush the barbecue sauce generously over the ribs.
  8. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and return the ribs to the oven, uncovered. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized and bubbly.
  9. Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the barbecue sauce before brushing it on the ribs.
  • If you prefer a sweeter glaze, mix in a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup into the barbecue sauce before applying it to the ribs.

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