Ribs Recipe
American · Main course · 170 min total
These oven-baked pork ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender with a sweet and smoky homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect for a hearty family dinner or game day feast.
20
min prep
min prep
150
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
650
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 racks pork spare ribs (about 4 lbs total)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove membrane from the back of ribs. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Rub mixture all over ribs.
- Place ribs on a large baking sheet lined with foil. Cover tightly with another sheet of foil. Bake for 2 hours, or until tender.
- While ribs bake, make sauce: In a saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and liquid smoke. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove ribs from oven and uncover. Brush generously with sauce.
- Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Return ribs to oven, uncovered, and bake for 15-20 minutes, basting with more sauce halfway through, until caramelized.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing between bones. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.
Tips
- For extra smoky flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika to the sauce.
- Ribs can be prepared a day ahead; reheat in a 300°F oven covered with foil.
- Serve with coleslaw and cornbread for a classic BBQ meal.
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