This recipe for Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs and Dry Rub is for you if you love BBQ ribs but don't love standing outside for several hours over a hot grill or are looking for an easy way to cook them in the oven!
2slabsbaby back pork ribs,about one and a half pounds each
1cupbarbecue sauce,we like Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
Baby Back Ribs Dry Rub Ingredients
½cuplight brown sugar
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the ribs by removing the thin membrane or silverskin on the bone side. Discard the membrane and set the ribs aside.
Combine all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and combine.
Sprinkle the dry rub liberally all over both sides of the ribs and gently rub it in. Be especially generous on the meat side. For the best flavor, let the meat sit with the rub on them for a minimum of 30 minutes. Or, you can refrigerate the pork and let it sit for up to 12 hours.
When you are ready to bake the ribs, preheat the oven to 300 degrees °F.
Before cooking, wrap the racks of racks securely in two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Then, place the package on a rimmed baking sheet.
Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake the meat for one hour and thirty minutes. Or, cook until an instant-read meat thermometer reads 190 °F or the meat starts pulling away from the bone and is tender.
When the meat is done, open the foil packet and pull it back. Liberally brush on your favorite barbecue sauce. Turn up the heat to 350 °F and let the ribs cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the sauce has caramelized.
Optional, if you like a little char on your meat, turn on the broiler and let the ribs cook for a minute or so until the outside is charred in places.
Use a sharp knife and slice the ribs before serving.
Serve immediately with plenty of napkins and extra barbecue sauce!
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Notes
Be sure to let refrigerated ribs sit out for 30 minutes before cooking to come to room temperature. Otherwise, they will take longer to cook. If you would like to finish the baby back ribs on the grill instead of the oven, when they are done, preheat the grill to 350 degrees. Grease the grill grates well and place the racks on the grill. Generously coat with your favorite BBQ sauce. Grill the slabs on both sides until the BBQ sauce has caramelized, about five to ten minutes per side.Leftovers can be stored tightly covered in the fridge for three to four days or in the freezer for up to three months. To reheat leftovers in the microwave, place them on a microwave-safe plate, top them with a spoonful or so of barbecue sauce and a piece of wax paper, and heat for a minute or two or until they are warm. I also usually add a drop or two of water on each rib to keep them from drying out. To reheat leftovers in the oven, top with a few spoonfuls of barbecue sauce and a few drops of water and wrap securely in aluminum foil. Then, pop them in a 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes or until they are warm. Ribs that have been frozen should be defrosted in the fridge overnight before reheating.