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Delish Oven Baked BBQ Ribs

Delish Oven Baked BBQ Ribs

Tender, juicy oven-baked BBQ ribs with a sweet-smoky dry rub and sticky glaze. No grill required—just low-and-slow heat, then a quick broil for irresistible caramelized edges.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back pork ribs (about 4 to 5 pounds total) Remove the thin membrane for best tenderness
  • 0.25 cup yellow mustard Binder to help the rub stick
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons paprika Use smoked paprika if available
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoons black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper Optional for heat
  • 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar For the roasting pan to add moisture
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1.5 cups BBQ sauce Use your favorite bottled or homemade sauce

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 275 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top if you have one.
  • Prep the ribs: Pat dry. On the bone side, slide a butter knife under the thin silvery membrane at a rib bone, grip with a paper towel, and pull to remove.
  • Brush both sides of the ribs lightly with yellow mustard to help the seasoning adhere.
  • Make the dry rub: In a bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne.
  • Season generously: Sprinkle the rub evenly over both sides of the ribs and press it in so it sticks.
  • Place ribs meat side up on the rack. Pour apple cider vinegar and water into the lined pan (under the rack). Cover the entire pan tightly with foil to trap steam.
  • Bake until very tender, 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours. The meat should shrink back from the bones and a toothpick should slide in with little resistance.
  • Uncover, carefully drain any liquids, and brush ribs all over with BBQ sauce.
  • Return to oven and increase heat to 450 F, or set broiler on high. Cook 5 to 10 minutes (or broil 2 to 4 minutes), just until the sauce bubbles and caramelizes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Rest 10 minutes. Slice between the bones and serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.

Notes

For spare ribs, add 20 to 30 more minutes of covered cook time. If you prefer a smokier profile, use smoked paprika in the rub and a hickory-style BBQ sauce.