Description
Tender oven-baked ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender. Perfect for a hearty meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks of pork ribs (about 3–4 lbs)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder in a bowl.
- Rub the spice mix evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Place ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Combine apple cider vinegar and water, then pour into the bottom of the pan.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 3 hours.
- Remove foil, brush ribs with barbecue sauce, and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, marinate ribs in the rub overnight.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 rack
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: tender ribs, oven-baked ribs, fall-off-the-bone ribs, pork ribs, barbecue ribs