Now you can have fall-off-the-bone barbecue pork ribs right from your own oven. Make these often enough and you might just get a reputation for being the best “BBQ” in town.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Oven Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs.
1. Info for Oven Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- Cook Time: 3 Hr 30 Min
- Total Time: 3 Hr 30 Min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 1073 kcal
2. Ingredients for Oven Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 lb. baby back ribs
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- fresh rosemary sprigs
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 250°F.
3.2 Prep
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Position a roasting rack inside a large roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the pan. Set aside.
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Season the pork ribs liberally with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3.3 Prep
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In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, paprika, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
3.4 Prep
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Using a spoon and clean hands, pat the sugar and spice rub evenly onto both sides of the pork ribs.
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Place the ribs meat side up on the roasting rack. Cover the pan entirely with a large sheet of aluminum foil. Crimp the foil tightly around the edges of the pan so that no steam can escape.
3.5 Oven
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Roast the ribs on middle rack of oven until they reach an internal temperature of about 180°F and are very tender, 2 1/2-3 hours.
3.6 Prep
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Remove the roasting pan from the oven.
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Very carefully remove the foil from the pan. Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the top of the ribs.
3.7 Oven
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Set the oven to broil. Broil the ribs on the top rack of oven until the barbecue sauce starts to caramelize, 4-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on the ribs to ensure they do not burn.
3.8 Check
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Check to see that ribs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.9 Serve
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Allow the ribs to cool for 3-4 minutes on the roasting rack, then transfer to a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut the ribs into desired portions, and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh rosemary if you like.
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