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Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs smothered in barbecue sauce and ready to eat.

Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs

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Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs uses an easy oven method to cook baby back ribs, resulting in the most delicious and tender ribs every single time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Author Jan Nunes
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Equipment

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Paper Towels
  • Paring Knife
  • Large Rimmed Baking Pan
  • Pastry Brush

Ingredients

  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 3 Pounds Pork Baby Back Ribs (1 Rack)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper Finely Ground
  • 1 Cup Barbecue Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prepare Foil. Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C. Cut a length of extra wide aluminum foil about 8 inches longer than the length of the ribs. Spray the center of the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
    Non-Stick Cooking Spray
  • Remove Silver Skin. Remove the ribs from its packaging and place them on a double layer of paper towels. Blot all moisture from all sides of the ribs. Turn the ribs bone side up to remove the silver skin.
    If You are Right-Handed - Place the ribs with the small end on the left. Use a paper towel to grasp the edge of the silver skin with your right hand and pull left to right to remove it. If needed, you can use a paring knife to free the edge of the silver skin, to grasp it.
    If You are Left-Handed - Place the ribs with the small end on the right. Use a paper towel to grasp the edge of the silver skin with your left hand and pull right to left to remove it. If needed, you can use a paring knife to free the edge of the silver skin, to grasp it.
    3 Pounds Pork Baby Back Ribs
  • Season Ribs. Salt and pepper both sides of the ribs and place them meaty side up, on the prepared sheet of aluminum foil.
    Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil by folding the long edges together a few turns and crimping the ends.
    1 Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Bake. Set the foil-wrapped ribs diagonally on a large-rimmed baking sheet.
    Bake the ribs for 1 ½ hours or until they are tender and the internal temperature is at least 145°F/63°C on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Glaze. Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them. Pour off any liquids. Spoon and brush the barbecue sauce evenly over the top of the ribs.
    Increase the oven temperature to 400°F and cook the ribs, uncovered, for an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until the glaze is set. You can also broil the ribs on high to set the barbecue sauce quickly.
    1 Cup Barbecue Sauce
  • Serve and Enjoy. Remove from oven and transfer the ribs to a cutting board. Cut the ribs into sections or as individual ribs. Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

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♡ Each rack of ribs is unique and cooking times can vary and be longer by as much as ½ hour. The ribs should look slightly shrunken from the bone when they are ready to be glazed.
♡ An instant-read thermometer is very helpful in determining if the ribs are ready to be glazed. Look for an internal temperature of at least 145°F/63°C.
Make-Ahead & Storage
Leftover ribs can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
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