Imagine sinking your teeth into the most tender, succulent baby back ribs that fall right off the bone, packed with incredible flavor and a perfectly caramelized BBQ glaze. These aren't just any ribs - they're a culinary experience that will transform your home cooking and have your family and friends begging for seconds. Whether you're a BBQ novice or a seasoned grill master, this foolproof recipe will elevate your cooking game and create a meal that's guaranteed to impress.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Baby back ribs
- BBQ sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
Instructions
- Remove the ribs from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under the thin membrane and pulling it off completely.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl to create a dry rub seasoning.
- Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub seasoning, ensuring even coverage.
- Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet to retain moisture.
- Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and cook in the preheated oven for 2 hours until meat is tender and begins to pull away from the bones.
- Remove ribs from oven and carefully unwrap the foil packet.
- Brush ribs generously with BBQ sauce, covering all surfaces.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F (218°C).
- Return ribs to oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes to caramelize the BBQ sauce.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.
- Slice ribs between the bones and serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Tips
- Always remove the membrane from the back of the ribs - this ensures tender meat and better seasoning absorption.
- Let your ribs come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
- Use a dry rub generously and massage it into the meat for maximum flavor penetration.
- Wrapping ribs in foil helps retain moisture and creates incredibly tender meat.
- Don't rush the low and slow cooking process - patience is key to achieving fall-off-the-bone texture.
- When applying BBQ sauce, do it in the final stage of cooking to prevent burning and achieve a beautiful caramelized finish.
- Always let the ribs rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum flavor and tenderness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 80mg
