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Tender homemade BBQ ribs baked until sticky and caramelized with a sweet smoky sauce
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Easy BBQ Ribs

Tender, slow-cooked BBQ ribs coated in a sweet and smoky homemade sauce. These easy oven-baked ribs turn out juicy, flavorful, and perfectly caramelized, making them ideal for family dinners, weekend meals, or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Rub
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Ribs
  • 2 racks baby back or St. Louis-style ribs
  • BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin:
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Remove membrane and pat ribs dry.
  4. Mix dry rub and coat ribs evenly.
  5. Preheat oven/grill to 275°F.
  6. Cook 2.5–3 hours, until the ribs are very tender.
  7. Visual cues: the meat should pull back from the bones about ½ inch and feel soft when pressed..
  8. Simmer BBQ sauce 5–7 minutes until thick.
  9. Brush ribs during last 30 mins to caramelize.
  10. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.