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Easy Oven BBQ Ribs Recipe 5 Steps for Juicy Fall-Off-Bone Tender Meat

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This easy oven BBQ ribs recipe delivers juicy, tender ribs with a smoky-sweet BBQ flavor without the need for a grill. Perfect for busy evenings or last-minute BBQ cravings, it uses simple ingredients and a low-and-slow baking method for fall-off-the-bone tenderness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds baby back ribs or spare ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (e.g., Stubb’s Original)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Aluminum foil for wrapping ribs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off with a paper towel for grip.
  3. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the dry rub. Rub evenly all over both sides of the ribs.
  4. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil, meat-side up, sealing edges completely to lock in moisture. Double wrap if foil is thin.
  5. Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours until the meat is tender and pulls away easily from the bone. Check at 2 hours and add more time if needed.
  6. While ribs bake, mix BBQ sauce with honey (or maple syrup) and apple cider vinegar to prepare the glaze.
  7. Remove ribs from oven and carefully unwrap foil. Brush ribs generously with the BBQ glaze and return to the oven, uncovered, under the broiler for 5-7 minutes to caramelize the sauce. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  8. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for better tenderness and seasoning penetration. Wrap ribs tightly in foil to keep them moist. Broil at the end to caramelize the glaze but watch carefully to avoid burning. Cooking time may vary depending on rib type and oven; check tenderness at 2 hours. Leftover ribs taste better the next day as flavors meld.

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