Oven Baked Ribs
Oven Baked Ribs
Ingredients
For the Ribs
- 2 racks pork spare ribs
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard, as a binder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pats
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
For the Sweet & Salty Rub
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 275°F. Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 275
- 2
Prepare the ribs: Place the raw ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Locate and remove the thin membrane from the back of each rack of ribs. Pat the ribs thoroughly dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Apply binder and seasoning: Drizzle the yellow mustard evenly over both sides of the ribs and spread it with a gloved hand to create a thin, even layer. Drizzle the Worcestershire sauce over the ribs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Season the ribs: In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, light brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Generously sprinkle this sweet & salty rub over all sides of the ribs, rubbing it in gently with a gloved hand to ensure it adheres well.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
First bake (low & slow): Tightly wrap the seasoned ribs completely in the aluminum foil, ensuring no steam can escape. Place the wrapped ribs back on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours, until very tender.
⏱️ 180 min•🌡️ 275
- 6
Second bake (basting and flavoring): Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Unwrap the foil, being cautious of the hot steam. Baste the ribs generously with the accumulated pan juices using a pastry brush. Distribute the pats of unsalted butter evenly over the top of the ribs. Drizzle the honey over the butter and ribs. Re-cover the ribs tightly with the aluminum foil and return them to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 275
- 7
Final step (saucing and broiling): Remove the ribs from the oven and unwrap the foil. Increase the oven temperature to broil. Evenly brush the barbecue sauce over the top of the ribs. Place the sauced ribs under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce is glazed, bubbly, and slightly caramelized. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve: Carefully transfer the ribs to a cutting board. Allow them to rest for a few minutes before cutting into individual portions. The ribs should be incredibly tender and falling off the bone. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Oven Baked Ribs
For the Ribs
- 2 racks pork spare ribs
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard, as a binder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pats
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
For the Sweet & Salty Rub
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 275°F. Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 275 - 2
Prepare the ribs: Place the raw ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Locate and remove the thin membrane from the back of each rack of ribs. Pat the ribs thoroughly dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Apply binder and seasoning: Drizzle the yellow mustard evenly over both sides of the ribs and spread it with a gloved hand to create a thin, even layer. Drizzle the Worcestershire sauce over the ribs.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Season the ribs: In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, light brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Generously sprinkle this sweet & salty rub over all sides of the ribs, rubbing it in gently with a gloved hand to ensure it adheres well.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
First bake (low & slow): Tightly wrap the seasoned ribs completely in the aluminum foil, ensuring no steam can escape. Place the wrapped ribs back on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours, until very tender.
⏱️ 180 min•🌡️ 275 - 6
Second bake (basting and flavoring): Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Unwrap the foil, being cautious of the hot steam. Baste the ribs generously with the accumulated pan juices using a pastry brush. Distribute the pats of unsalted butter evenly over the top of the ribs. Drizzle the honey over the butter and ribs. Re-cover the ribs tightly with the aluminum foil and return them to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 275 - 7
Final step (saucing and broiling): Remove the ribs from the oven and unwrap the foil. Increase the oven temperature to broil. Evenly brush the barbecue sauce over the top of the ribs. Place the sauced ribs under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce is glazed, bubbly, and slightly caramelized. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve: Carefully transfer the ribs to a cutting board. Allow them to rest for a few minutes before cutting into individual portions. The ribs should be incredibly tender and falling off the bone. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min