Oven Baked BBQ Ribs Recipe

4.82 from 11 votes

Experience the joy of summer flavors with our Oven Baked BBQ Ribs! Perfectly seasoned, dripping in rich homemade BBQ sauce, effortlessly tender, and simply irresistible!

Prep Time25

Cook Time3

Total Time3 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 8757kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

2 racks pork spareribs roughly 3-4 pounds each
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp dry ground mustard
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 tsp celery powder
1 tbsp sea salt

For the BBQ Sauce

1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup honey
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp pineapple juice
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup reserved juices
1 tbsp reserved spice rub

Instructions

To Make the Ribs

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit (135 degrees Celsius). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or a baking mat, and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the seasonings. Set aside 1 tbsp. of the rub (it will be used in the BBQ sauce).
Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Pat the rub onto the ribs on both sides, then place them meat side down. Place a large piece of foil over the top and seal the edges to make a packet.
Place in the oven and bake for 2½ – 3 hours or until the meat is tender but not completely falling off the bone (some ribs may require up to 3½ hours). Remove ½ cup of the juices that have accumulated and set aside.

To Make the BBQ Sauce

In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, honey, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, reserved 1 tbsp. of the spice rub, and reserved juices. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Heat a grill or place a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cover the ribs with the BBQ sauce and place them on the grill. Cook until they are charred on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Serve with additional BBQ sauce.

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Notes

-You can definitely use beef ribs if that's all you can find!

STORE your Oven Baked BBQ Ribs leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To FREEZE, wrap them tightly in foil before placing them in a freezer bag. You can freeze them for up to 3 months.

To REHEAT, thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen, then warm in a 275°F (135°C) oven, covered with foil, for about 20-30 minutes or until heated through.

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