Go Back Email Link
+ servings
Stack of barbecue baked ribs on a platter
Servings: 6 Servings

Baked BBQ Ribs

5 from 1 vote
Amazing BBQ Baked Ribs with the perfect texture and amazing flavor! Rich, juicy, crispy, tender, and amazing for sharing.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs baby back ribs or spare ribs 1 rack
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp paprika*
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 8 ounces BBQ Sauce plus more for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the silver skin (the thin membrane on the back of the ribs).
  • Stir together the seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper) in a small bowl.
    Seasonings for blackened chicken in a ramekin
  • 4, Place the rack of ribs on top of the foil-lined sheet pan and sprinkle both sides of the ribs with the seasoning. Gently press the seasoning into the meat with your hands.
    rack of ribs on a sheet of tin foil on a baking sheet rubbed with dry rub spices
  • Wrap the ribs in foil, making sure they are completely encased. For baby backs, bake for 2 hours, and for spare ribs, bake for 3 hours or until the pork ribs are bone tender when poked with a fork.
  • Open the foil and brush the meaty side of the ribs with a generous amount of your favorite barbecue sauce. Broil for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the ribs are crispy.
    Baked ribs being brushed with barbecue sauce.
  • Remove the ribs from the oven and allow them to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
    Horizontal image of rack of ribs on a baking sheet with barbecue sauce.
  • Serve ribs with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!

Notes

*I use sweet paprika, but if you prefer smoked paprika, feel free to make the swap
Store any leftover ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (of 6), Calories: 544kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 45g, Sugar: 6g
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked bbq ribs, barbecue ribs, oven baked ribs, recipe for ribs, ribs in the oven, the best ribs
Author: Julia