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Tender Oven-Baked Ribs Recipe Easy Fall-Off-the-Bone BBQ Sauce

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This recipe delivers tender, juicy oven-baked ribs with a simple, tangy-sweet BBQ sauce. Perfect for a fuss-free, flavorful meal that falls off the bone.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds baby back ribs or spare ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked paprika preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
  • For the BBQ sauce:
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. If ribs have silver skin, slide a knife under it and peel it off.
  3. In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, and mustard powder.
  4. Pat ribs dry with paper towels and rub the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  5. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet or roasting pan with the foil seam side down.
  6. Bake for 2 to 2.5 hours until meat is tender and pulling away from the bones but not falling apart.
  7. While ribs bake, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the BBQ sauce.
  8. Remove ribs from oven and carefully unwrap the foil.
  9. Brush ribs generously with BBQ sauce.
  10. Return ribs to oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, basting once halfway through.
  11. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones.

Notes

Remove silver skin for more tender ribs. Wrap ribs tightly in foil to lock in moisture. Test tenderness at 2 hours to avoid overcooking. Baste with sauce only in the last 10-15 minutes to prevent burning. Let ribs rest before slicing to keep them juicy. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free Worcestershire sauce. Variations include adding cayenne or chipotle powder for spice, or pineapple juice/apple sauce for sweetness.

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