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Oven Baked Ribs Recipe

Oven baked ribs rubbed with brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, and spices, then baked until tender and brushed with BBQ sauce at the end.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 829kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8-10 lbs pork baby back ribs you can also cut the recipe in half if you are cooking for a smaller group

For the Dry Rub

  • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Oil cooking spray

For Final Basting

Instructions

  • Properly rinse ribs and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Turn the rack of ribs bone side up. Using a sharp small knife, slip it between the membrane and the bone then remove the membrane. It should pull right off after you get some momentum.
  • In a plastic bag, shake together brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, black pepper, smoked paprika, kosher salt, cumin, chili powder, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper until combined.
  • Line a large baking sheet with non-stick foil and lay one of the racks of rib on top. Make sure the foil is longer than the rack.
  • Spray the outside of the rack of ribs with oil spray, then massage dry rub into each side of the ribs.
  • Cover the ribs with the foil and wrap tightly then store in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Bake ribs for 2 ½ hours. Check to see if they are incredibly tender. If not, leave covered and allow to bake an additional 30-45 minutes. The ribs should have an internal temperature of 145°F.
  • Drain the excess fat from the ribs, then apply BBQ sauce to both sides.
  • Turn your oven on to broil and allow the sauce to stick to the ribs, then remove.

Notes

How to Store

  • Fridge: Wrap the ribs tightly in foil or pop them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Wrap the ribs tightly in foil, then slide them into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight before reheating.
  • Reheating: Keep the ribs wrapped in foil and warm them in a 300 degree oven until heated through. That foil helps keep them real juicy!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 rack of ribs per person | Calories: 829kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 1213mg | Potassium: 951mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1595IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 4mg