Description
Sticky Oven Barbecue Ribs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering or family dinner. This recipe features tender baby back ribs coated in a delectable sticky barbecue sauce infused with garlic and optional spices, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. With minimal effort, you can achieve melt-in-your-mouth ribs that everyone will love. Simply season, bake, and finish with a high-heat caramelization for a crunchy exterior that enhances the juicy meat inside. Whether served alongside classic coleslaw or transformed into a hearty sandwich, these ribs are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds baby back pork ribs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder in a bowl; rub this mixture over both sides of the ribs and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover the tray with foil and bake for 2 hours.
- In the last five minutes of cooking time, mix barbecue sauce ingredients in another bowl.
- After baking, brush barbecue sauce generously over the ribs and increase oven temperature to 460°F (240°C). Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Optional: Broil on medium-high for an extra caramelized finish for about 3 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours + finishing time
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (about 150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg