Description
Barbecue ribs slow-roasted to tender perfection will become your new weekend favorite. Succulent meat with a smoky, tangy glaze creates a mouthwatering meal that brings family and friends together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs pork baby back ribs
Spice Blend:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Finishing & Flavor:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar (dark)
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 300°F (150°C) and position the rack in the center for even cooking.
- Rinse the 2 lbs of pork baby back ribs under cold water, then thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels.
- Trim any excessive fat from the ribs to ensure a leaner, more tender result.
- Combine ½ cup dark brown sugar, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Massage the spice blend thoroughly into both sides of the ribs, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and place the seasoned ribs on top.
- Spread 1 cup of barbecue sauce generously across the surface of the ribs, creating a rich, glossy coating.
- Wrap the baking sheet tightly with another layer of foil to seal in moisture during baking.
- Slide the ribs into the preheated oven and let them slow-cook for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is incredibly tender.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
- Cut between the bones and serve your perfectly succulent barbecue ribs.
Notes
- Wrapping the ribs tightly in foil creates a steamy environment that keeps the meat super tender and prevents drying out.
- Choosing a high-quality barbecue sauce makes a huge difference in the final flavor, so select a brand with complex, rich taste.
- Let the ribs rest for at least 10-15 minutes after cooking to help the juices redistribute, ensuring each bite stays moist and flavorful.
- For a lower-carb version, swap traditional sugar-laden barbecue sauce with a sugar-free or homemade version using natural sweeteners like monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 541 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg