Fall-Off-The-Bone Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs 🍖🔥
Slow-roasted in the oven until tender, then glazed with sticky-sweet BBQ sauce—no grill needed!
Prep Time: 15 mins (plus optional marinating)
Cook Time: 2.5–3 hours | Total Time: 3+ hours
Servings: 2–4
Ingredients
For the Ribs:
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1 rack (2–3 lbs) baby back ribs
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
For the BBQ Glaze:
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1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (or homemade)
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2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
For Serving:
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Extra BBQ sauce
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Pickles, coleslaw, or cornbread
Instructions
1. Prep the Ribs:
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Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs (slide a knife under it, then pull off with a paper towel).
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Pat ribs dry, then rub with brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
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(Optional) Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2+ hours (or overnight) for deeper flavor.
2. Bake Low & Slow:
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Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
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Place ribs meat-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil.
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Bake for 2–2.5 hours until tender (meat should pull back from the bones).
3. Glaze & Caramelize:
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Whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, vinegar, and Worcestershire.
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Uncover ribs, brush with glaze, and broil on HIGH for 3–5 mins until bubbly and charred in spots (watch closely!).
4. Rest & Serve:
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Let ribs rest 10 mins before slicing. Serve with extra sauce and sides.
Tips for Perfect Ribs
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Tenderness test: Bones should twist slightly when pulled.
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No broiler? Finish at 400°F (200°C) for 10–15 mins instead.
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Grill option: After baking, grill ribs over medium heat for smoky flavor.
These ribs are meltingly tender, sweet, and smoky—just like BBQ joint quality! 😍
Want a spicier or Asian-inspired glaze variation? Let me know!
