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BBQ ribs on cutting board cut into individual ribs ready to eat.

Tender BBQ Ribs in the Oven

Make easy oven BBQ ribs in the comfort of your kitchen. These tender ribs are baked until perfect without the need for a smoker. The cooking process is simple and almost mess free!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 1 rack pork ribs (roughly 2 pounds)
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Montreal seasoning or your favorite spice mix
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce your favorite kind

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 275°F
  • Place your 1 rack pork ribs on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  • While the oven is preheating, use a fork to poke several small holes in the surface of the ribs, like you would to cook a potato.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ⅓ cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 Tablespoon Montreal seasoning.
  • Massage the spice rub into the meaty side of the ribs, making sure it is completely covered. 
  • Place the ribs in the oven and cook for 4 hours.
  • Brush ribs with a thin layer of 1 cup BBQ Sauce and cook for an additional 15-30 minutes, or until the BBQ sauce is thick and sizzling.
  • Use a knife or kitchen shears to cut the ribs, serve with the rest of the BBQ sauce, and enjoy!

Notes

If making multiple slabs of ribs at once, switch the trays from the top to the bottom oven racks half way through cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 832kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 936mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg
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