Imagine pulling out a tray of perfectly tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs with a sticky, caramelized BBQ glaze that will have your entire family fighting for the last piece. These oven-baked St. Louis style ribs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser that transforms an ordinary dinner into a culinary event, bringing the smoky, rich flavors of classic American barbecue right into your kitchen without needing an outdoor grill.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- St. Louis style ribs
- BBQ sauce
- Brown sugar
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Remove ribs from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the middle of the oven.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
- Pat the St. Louis style ribs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the prepared dry rub, massaging the spices into the meat thoroughly.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, creating a slight edge to catch drippings.
- Place the seasoned ribs meat-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cover the ribs tightly with another layer of aluminum foil to create a sealed packet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, allowing the ribs to become tender and develop deep flavor.
- Remove ribs from oven and carefully drain any accumulated liquid.
- Brush generously with BBQ sauce, covering both sides of the ribs.
- Increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Return ribs to oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, allowing the BBQ sauce to caramelize.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Slice between the rib bones and serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Tips
- • Always remove ribs from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even temperature and more consistent cooking.• For maximum flavor, don't be shy with the dry rub - massage it thoroughly into the meat to help the spices penetrate deeply.• Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to create a tight seal when initially baking, which helps keep the ribs moist and tender.• Low and slow is the secret to incredible ribs - the initial 2-hour cooking at 275°F breaks down tough connective tissues.• When applying BBQ sauce, do it in the last 20-30 minutes of cooking to prevent burning and achieve a perfect caramelized finish.• Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring each bite is succulent and flavorful.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
