Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs
Oven-baked baby back ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and flavorful, just like grilled ribs, but with a lot less effort.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Broil Time10 minutes mins
Total Time3 hours hrs
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Pork
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 453kcal
- 1 rack baby back ribs (you can cook as many racks as you want at the same time)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar use a brown sugar substitute for low carb option
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder Use mild to hot, depending on your taste preferences
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce (click to go to recipe)
Pre-heat the oven to 275° F.
Rinse and pat the ribs dry with a paper towel. Remove the silver skin membrane from the underside.
Coat the ribs with the dry rub. It's not necessary, but if you have time, cover and let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight to enhance flavor.
Wrap the ribs in foil on a baking sheet, sealing the edges tightly to create a packet.
Cook in the oven for 2 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the meat pulls back from the bone and becomes fork tender. Continue cooking until the bone gives easily when pulled (up to 4 hours for larger rack of ribs).
Peel back the foil and discard any juices. Baste the ribs with BBQ sauce.
Extra Steps - Not Required
As an extra step, you can grill or broil the ribs to slightly char the top. To grill, heat the grill. When hot, put the ribs directly over the flames and grill for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling. Be careful when transferring to and from the grill, as the meat is very tender and can fall apart easily.To broil, set the oven to broil. When hot, place the baking tray under the broiler for 3-5 minutes. Repeat with an additional layer of bbq sauce, if desired.
- To bake more racks of ribs at a time, use a larger baking pan or two separate pans.
- The cooking time will vary based on the size of the rack of ribs, and how many, you're cooking. Check the meat at 2 hours and continue cooking in 20-30 minute increments until the bone easily pulls away from the meat.
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 859mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg