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Tender Fall-Off-The-Bone Baby Back Ribs Oven Recipe Easy Perfect BBQ at Home

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This oven-baked baby back ribs recipe yields tender, juicy ribs with a caramelized BBQ glaze, perfect for a reliable and easy homemade BBQ experience without a grill.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 3 to 4 pounds total), trimmed of excess fat and silver skin removed
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (optional, mixed into BBQ sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a dull knife under it and peeling it off.
  3. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.
  4. Brush olive oil or melted butter evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  5. Generously coat the ribs with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat for good coverage.
  6. Place each rack of ribs meat-side up on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Wrap tightly to seal in the juices.
  7. Place wrapped ribs on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  8. After about 2.5 hours, carefully unwrap one rack and test tenderness by gently pulling on a bone; the meat should start to pull away easily but not completely fall off.
  9. Mix BBQ sauce with apple cider vinegar if using. Brush the ribs with this sauce.
  10. Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet uncovered and broil on high for 5-7 minutes, watching closely and rotating as needed until the sauce bubbles and caramelizes.
  11. Remove ribs from oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Remove the silver skin membrane for tenderness. Wrap ribs tightly in foil to lock in moisture. Watch carefully during broiling to avoid burning. Let ribs rest after broiling to redistribute juices. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, check or substitute BBQ sauce and fats accordingly.

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