Baked Baby Back Ribs
Baked Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, if desired.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300
- 2
Prepare the baby back ribs by removing the membrane from the bone-side of each rack. To do this, gently slide a knife under the membrane at one end of the rack to loosen it. Then, grip the membrane with a paper towel and pull it firmly to remove it completely. Discard the membrane.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Generously apply yellow mustard to both sides of the ribs, spreading it evenly to create a thin coating. This acts as a binder for the dry rub.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and light brown sugar. Mix well to create your dry rub. Season both sides of the ribs generously with the dry rub, ensuring an even coating. Gently pat the rub into the meat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Place each seasoned rib rack on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Wrap the ribs securely in the foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture during baking. Place the wrapped ribs on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Bake the wrapped ribs in the preheated oven for 2 hours and 30 minutes. This slow cooking will tenderize the meat.
⏱️ 150 min•🌡️ 300
- 7
After 2 hours and 30 minutes, carefully remove the ribs from the oven. Place them on a heat-safe surface and carefully unwrap the aluminum foil, being mindful of the hot steam.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Brush both sides of the ribs thoroughly with your favorite BBQ sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Return the sauced ribs, unwrapped, to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, brushing with more BBQ sauce every 10 minutes to build up a delicious glaze.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 300
- 10
After the 30 minutes of saucing, remove the ribs from the oven. Brush them evenly with honey.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Return the honey-glazed ribs to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the honey to caramelize slightly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300
- 12
Remove the baked baby back ribs from the oven. Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Baked Baby Back Ribs
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, if desired.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300 - 2
Prepare the baby back ribs by removing the membrane from the bone-side of each rack. To do this, gently slide a knife under the membrane at one end of the rack to loosen it. Then, grip the membrane with a paper towel and pull it firmly to remove it completely. Discard the membrane.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Generously apply yellow mustard to both sides of the ribs, spreading it evenly to create a thin coating. This acts as a binder for the dry rub.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and light brown sugar. Mix well to create your dry rub. Season both sides of the ribs generously with the dry rub, ensuring an even coating. Gently pat the rub into the meat.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Place each seasoned rib rack on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Wrap the ribs securely in the foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture during baking. Place the wrapped ribs on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bake the wrapped ribs in the preheated oven for 2 hours and 30 minutes. This slow cooking will tenderize the meat.
⏱️ 150 min•🌡️ 300 - 7
After 2 hours and 30 minutes, carefully remove the ribs from the oven. Place them on a heat-safe surface and carefully unwrap the aluminum foil, being mindful of the hot steam.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Brush both sides of the ribs thoroughly with your favorite BBQ sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Return the sauced ribs, unwrapped, to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, brushing with more BBQ sauce every 10 minutes to build up a delicious glaze.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 300 - 10
After the 30 minutes of saucing, remove the ribs from the oven. Brush them evenly with honey.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Return the honey-glazed ribs to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the honey to caramelize slightly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300 - 12
Remove the baked baby back ribs from the oven. Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min