This oven baked ribs recipe produces juicy and tender meat that falls off the bone with every bite.
Just a few ingredients and some oven time will produce the best oven-baked ribs you’ve ever had.
Succulent, Savory, Sizzling Ribs
- Flavor-packed rub: The dry rub mix is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors.
- Perfect cooking tips: Low and slow baking ensures tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs.
- Great for any occasion: These ribs are perfect for family dinners, BBQ parties, or special gatherings, impressing everyone with their rich, smoky flavor.
- Customizable finishing: You can finish the ribs with a drizzle of BBQ sauce or a sprinkle of salt and pepper for a simple yet delicious touch.
Key Components
Ribs: Go for the pork baby back ribs. They’re a bit pricier, but the result is worth it every time. Country-style ribs are less expensive, but since they are tougher, they benefit from being braised in liquid on the stove before baking.
Onion and Garlic: These two powerhouses of flavor infuse flavor into the meat while they bake. If unavailable, bake without and increase the onion and garlic powder in the rub recipe.
Seasonings: This combo is packed with flavorful seasonings, not just salt. Adjust the ingredients to suit your flavor profile. When the brown sugar melts, it helps the seasonings adhere to the meat, but you can use honey or maple syrup. Make it zesty and add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.
Sauce: BBQ sauce seals in the flavor and makes the ribs finger-lickin’ good. Use your favorite store brand or make your own.
Savory Spins: Add some honey or maple syrup to the sauce for an extra sweet and sticky version or omit the sauce altogether and double up on the rub (no sauce makes it a low-carb recipe, too).
How to Make Oven Baked Ribs
- Remove the silver skin (full recipe below) and coat with rub.
- Cover ribs with onions and garlic and bake.
- Brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Broil before serving.
Tips for Tasty Oven-Baked Ribs
How to remove the silver skin: Slip a knife under the edge of the thin membrane on the back side of the ribs on one end. Pull up the membrane away from the meat and discard. It’s okay if the membrane breaks, you can just start where you left off. Use a clean paper towel to grip it properly if necessary.
Succulent Sides and Luscious Leftovers
- Make the oven pull double-duty and serve ribs with baked corn on the cob or roasted veggies. Add a classic macaroni salad and dinner is served!
- Keep leftover oven-baked ribs in a covered container for up to seven days and reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or in the oven covered in foil. Leftover meat can be used in macaroni and cheese or baked beans.
- Freeze cooled ribs in zippered bags for up to one month and thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Enjoy them cold or reheat them as suggested.
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Oven Baked Ribs Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby back ribs 2 slabs
- 1 onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
Dry Rub Mix
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Optional
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a baking tray with foil.
- Combine dry rub mix ingredients and set aside.
- Pull the opaque membrane (silver skin) from the back side of the ribs (the side with less meat). Rinse ribs and blot dry.
- Massage dry rub into ribs on both sides. Place on prepared tray and cover with sliced onion and garlic.
- Bake ribs for 2 hours. Check to see if they are tender and if not, continue to bake at 20 minute intervals until ribs are tender. Remove from oven.
- Discard juices, onions & garlic, but keep ribs on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper, or brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Grill or broil over medium high heat 5-10 minutes.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftover ribs in a covered container for up to a week.
- Ribs can be reheated in multiple ways. In the oven covered with foil, in the microwave, or in an air fryer.
- Use leftover meat in other recipes if desired.
- Freeze cooked and cooled ribs in zippered bags for up to 4 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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do you cover while baking? Time and temp for spareribs please… Thanks
Hi James, we cover the ribs with the onions and garlic but do not cover in foil while baking. Enjoy!