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Oven Ribs Recipe

These soul food oven ribs bake low and slow in foil with a bold homemade dry rub, then finish with sticky BBQ sauce. Tender, juicy, and no grill needed!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time4 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oven baked ribs, oven ribs, soul food ribs
Servings: 6
Calories: 740kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 sharp knife
  • paper towels
  • aluminum foil
  • 1 Large Sheet Pan
  • 1 basting brush

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds spare ribs (pork ribs)
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard or oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Flip the 3 pounds spare ribs bone-side up and look for the thin, papery membrane covering the bones.
  • Slide a knife under the membrane along one end to loosen it. Grab the edge with a paper towel (for better grip) and pull it off in one piece. If it tears, just loosen another section and keep peeling.
  • Use a sharp knife to remove any thick, tough fat that won’t render in the oven. Leave some marbling for flavor. Trim off any loose hanging meat that might burn during baking.
    Overhead view of ribs on parchment lined sheet pan by a knife.
  • Pat the ribs dry with paper towels to help the seasoning stick.
  • Coat both sides with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 2 tablespoons yellow mustard to act as a binder.
    Ribs covered in mustard on parchment paper.
  • Using a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. This mixture is your dry rub seasoning.
  • Generously rub in the dry rub seasoning on both sides. Wrap tightly in a double layer of foil.
    Ribs rubbed in spice blend on parchment paper.
  • Place in a 350°F oven for 2 ½ to 3 hours. Crank the heat up to 400°F and bake for another 15–20 minutes to get a nice crust.
    Baked ribs on foil lined sheet pan.
  • Carefully peel back the foil and baste the ribs with 1 cup barbecue sauce.
    Partly cooked ribs brushed in bbq sauce on foil lined sheet pan.
  • Broil for 5–10 minutes until sticky and caramelized. Check with a fork, if they easily pull apart, they’re done.
    Overhead view of finished ribs on top of foil on sheet pan.
  • Let the ribs rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional sauce, dig in, and enjoy!
    Close up view of finished ribs on white plate.

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Nutrition

Calories: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 984mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 744IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg
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