Oven Barbecued Ribs
These oven-barbecued ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and coated in a smoky, sweet barbecue sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a backyard cookout!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork ribs spare ribs or baby back ribs
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce your favorite kind
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for a little heat
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs.
- Place the seasoned ribs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cover the ribs tightly with foil. Bake for 2 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
- Remove the foil. Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce.
- Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and slightly sticky.
- Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with your favorite barbecue sides like coleslaw, potato salad, or corn on the cob.