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My Baked Ribs recipe is comfort on a plate! A tender rack of ribs seasoned with a bold, flavorful spice rub are baked in the oven until the meat is fall-off-the-bone. They are finished with a caramelized layer of savory BBQ sauce.
Baked Ribs
Every bite is packed with smoky, savory, and slightly sweet goodness. Baked beef ribs are perfect for a weekend feast, these baked ribs deliver all the flavor of a backyard barbecue without the hassle of the grill.
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Ingredients:
- Baby back ribs
- Garlic salt – If you’re looking for a low-sodium meal, use garlic powder instead.
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika – For a less smoky flavor profile, you can use regular or sweet paprika.
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Cayenne pepper – If you prefer a milder flavor, leave this out. It can be a bit spicy.
- Olive oil – Use any oil that you prefer. Olive oil has a great flavor, but avocado oil, canola, or vegetable oils work great too.
- BBQ sauce – Any flavor of BBQ sauce will work with this recipe, but I really love hickory or brown sugar. You can also use your own homemade sauce if you have a recipe that you love.
- Minced roasted garlic
- Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
Prepare your oven and baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the Silverskin. Use a small paring knife to separate the silverskin membrane on the underside of the ribs. Use a paper towel to grip the loosened silverskin and peel it completely off the bone side of the ribs. Place them on your prepared baking sheet.
Make the spice mixture. In a small bowl, combine the garlic salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, and sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
Drizzle with oil. Drizzle both sides with oil and rub the seasoning into the meat. Cover the baking tray and ribs with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours.
Make the BBQ sauce. While the ribs cook, combine the barbecue sauce, minced roasted garlic, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes.
Increase the oven temperature. Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 450°F.
Broil. For the final 3-5 minutes of cooking, set your oven to broil on medium-high heat to lightly char the meat and caramelize the sugars in the sauce. This step is optional.
Rest and serve. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the juices have a chance to reabsorb into the meat. Slice and serve warm.
Storage
If you have leftover baked ribs, you can store them in the refrigerator. Allow the ribs to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer them to an airtight container or resealable bag. They will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Freezer Recipe
Can I make this ahead of time and freeze it?
This baked ribs recipe freezes and thaws well, making it the perfect make-ahead meal. Cook as directed and allow the ribs to cool completely. Slice them into individual ribs or small enough to fit into a freezer bag. Label and date the bag, and freeze your ribs for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before reheating.
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Baked Ribs Recipe
Baked Ribs
Equipment
- Small life
- Paper towel
- 9×13 baking sheet
- Foil or parchment paper – If you don’t have parchment paper, you can brush your pan with oil.
- Mixing bowl
- pastry brush – If you don’t have a pastry brush, you can just spoon the sauce onto the ribs.
Ingredients
For the Ribs:
- 2-3 pounds baby back pork ribs
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 2 Tablespoons minced roasted garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare your oven and baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the Silverskin. Use a small paring knife to separate the silverskin on the underside of the ribs. Use a paper towel to grip the loosened silverskin and peel it completely off the bone side of the ribs. Place them on your prepared baking sheet.
- Make the spice mixture. In a bowl, combine the garlic salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, and sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Drizzle with oil. Drizzle both sides with oil and rub the seasoning into the meat. Cover the baking tray and ribs with foil and bake for 2 hours.
- Make the BBQ sauce. While the ribs cook, combine the BBQ sauce, minced roasted garlic, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes.
- Increase the oven temperature. Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 450°F.
- Brush with sauce. While you wait for the oven to come to temperature, remove the foil and brush with BBQ sauce before baking for another 10 minutes uncovered.
- Broil. For the final 3-5 minutes of cooking, set your oven to broil on medium-high heat to lightly char the meat and caramelize the sugars in the sauce. This step is optional.
- Rest and serve. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the juices have a chance to reabsorb into the meat. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Oven: Remove the ribs from the container and place them onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Cook at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until warm throughout.
- Microwave: Place your baked ribs on a microwave-safe plate and heat them for 3-4 minutes on 50% power.
