Here’s a delicious, tender, and flavorful Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs recipe you can make at home without a grill:
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 300°F (150°C).
- Prepare the Ribs:
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for tender results.
- Rub ribs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Wrap and Bake:
- Place ribs on a large piece of foil and wrap tightly to seal in juices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5–3 hours (low and slow is key for tender ribs).
- Add BBQ Sauce:
- Carefully unwrap ribs and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Return to oven uncovered and bake for an additional 20–30 minutes until sauce is caramelized.
- Serve:
- Slice between bones and serve hot. Great with coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread.
✅ Tips:
- For extra smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the BBQ sauce.
- Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep them juicy.
- You can double the sauce and serve extra on the side for dipping.
If you want, I can also give you a super-easy shortcut version that takes just 1 hour in the oven but still comes out tender, juicy, and sticky with BBQ flavor.
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