Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs
These tender fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs are baked in the oven in a delicious barbecue sauce. Add your favorite sides for the perfect Southern supper.
Servings: 4
Calories: 697kcal
Ingredients
- 1 rack pork back ribs
- 1 jar BBQ sauce
- Seasoning blend I like to use a mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300℉ and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the rack of ribs on the center of the foil.1 rack pork back ribs
- Using a knife, slice into the membrane on the back of the ribs (the white part) and use your hand to pull it off.1 rack pork back ribs
- Generously rub on your seasoning blend. Then brush the ribs with BBQ sauce on both sides. Wrap well in foil to seal.1 rack pork back ribs, 1 jar BBQ sauce, Seasoning blend
- Bake for 2 hours.
- Remove from oven and open the foil. Baste top with remaining BBQ sauce and place back in the oven, with the foil still open, for another hour, or until the sauce is nice and thick.1 jar BBQ sauce
Notes
- Remove the Membrane. This is my secret to ultra-tender ribs. I flip the ribs over and use a knife to loosen that thin membrane on the back. Then, I grab it with a paper towel and pull. It should come right off in one piece.
- Season Generously. I believe a good dry rub makes all the difference. You can use your favorite store-bought BBQ rub, or I sometimes make a simple one with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar for that perfect sweet and smoky balance!
- Wrap and Bake Low & Slow. I place my ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, cover them tightly with more foil, and bake them at 275°F for 2.5 to 3 hours. This slow-cooking method is what I use to lock in moisture and make the ribs super tender.
- Sauce and Broil for a Sticky Finish. Once the ribs are done baking, I brush them with a generous layer of BBQ sauce. Then I'll broil them for a few minutes until the sauce gets caramelized and sticky. Sometimes, I'll even throw them on a hot grill for 5 minutes if I want a little extra char.
Nutrition
Calories: 697kcal