BBQ Oven Baked Ribs
BBQ Oven Baked Ribs
Ingredients
- 1 rack baby back ribs
- 1/4 cup mustard, as needed for binder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 355°F. Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 355
- 2
Place the rack of baby back ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Pat the ribs thoroughly dry with paper towels. This helps the mustard and seasonings adhere better.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. To do this, use a knife to gently lift a corner of the membrane, then grip it with a paper towel and pull it off in one swift motion.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Squeeze mustard directly onto one side of the ribs. Spread the mustard evenly over the entire surface with your hand, ensuring it's fully coated. The mustard acts as a binder for the dry rub.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Flip the ribs over and repeat the mustard application on the other side, spreading it evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, paprika, salt, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Generously sprinkle the mixed dry rub over both sides of the mustard-coated ribs. Use your hands to rub the seasoning into the ribs, ensuring even coverage.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in the aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet. Ensure there are no gaps for steam to escape.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Place the foil-wrapped ribs into the preheated 355°F oven. Bake for 2 hours.
⏱️ 120 min•🌡️ 355
- 10
After 2 hours, carefully remove the ribs from the oven. Increase the oven temperature to 415°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 415
- 11
Carefully unwrap the foil from the ribs, leaving them on the baking sheet. Be cautious of hot steam.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Drizzle your favorite barbecue sauce generously over the ribs, spreading it evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the barbecue sauce-coated ribs.
⏱️ 1 min
- 14
Place the ribs back into the 415°F oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and slightly sticky.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 415
- 15
Remove the ribs from the oven. Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. The ribs should be fall-off-the-bone tender.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
BBQ Oven Baked Ribs
- 1 rack baby back ribs
- 1/4 cup mustard, as needed for binder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 355°F. Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 355 - 2
Place the rack of baby back ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Pat the ribs thoroughly dry with paper towels. This helps the mustard and seasonings adhere better.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. To do this, use a knife to gently lift a corner of the membrane, then grip it with a paper towel and pull it off in one swift motion.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Squeeze mustard directly onto one side of the ribs. Spread the mustard evenly over the entire surface with your hand, ensuring it's fully coated. The mustard acts as a binder for the dry rub.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Flip the ribs over and repeat the mustard application on the other side, spreading it evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, paprika, salt, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Generously sprinkle the mixed dry rub over both sides of the mustard-coated ribs. Use your hands to rub the seasoning into the ribs, ensuring even coverage.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in the aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet. Ensure there are no gaps for steam to escape.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Place the foil-wrapped ribs into the preheated 355°F oven. Bake for 2 hours.
⏱️ 120 min•🌡️ 355 - 10
After 2 hours, carefully remove the ribs from the oven. Increase the oven temperature to 415°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 415 - 11
Carefully unwrap the foil from the ribs, leaving them on the baking sheet. Be cautious of hot steam.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Drizzle your favorite barbecue sauce generously over the ribs, spreading it evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the barbecue sauce-coated ribs.
⏱️ 1 min - 14
Place the ribs back into the 415°F oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and slightly sticky.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 415 - 15
Remove the ribs from the oven. Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. The ribs should be fall-off-the-bone tender.
⏱️ 5 min