Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these tender, slow-cooked ribs, perfect for family gatherings or weekend barbecues. This easy recipe features a delightful blend of spices and a rich barbecue sauce that enhances the natural flavors of the meat. Cooked low and slow, these ribs become incredibly juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender, making them the star of any meal. Whether served as a main dish or alongside your favorite sides, these ribs will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ to 3 pounds baby back ribs
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2½ teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients: light brown sugar, granulated sugar, onion powder, kosher salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, ground mustard, cumin, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.
- Remove the membrane from the ribs for tenderness.
- Wrap the ribs in heavy-duty aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- Generously apply the spice rub to both sides of the ribs.
- Seal foil tightly and bake for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Increase oven temperature to broil. Prepare barbecue sauce mixture by whisking together barbecue sauce and light brown sugar.
- Open foil carefully to avoid steam burns; spread sauce over ribs.
- Broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib portion (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg