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Tender Oven-Baked Ribs

These melt-in-your-mouth oven-baked ribs are a BBQ lover’s dream—sweet, smoky, perfectly spiced, and smothered in a sticky glaze. No grill? No problem. This foolproof recipe turns your oven into a low-and-slow rib machine.

Ingredients

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2 racks baby back ribs

1 cup barbecue sauce

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prep the Ribs: Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs for extra tenderness.

Make the Dry Rub: Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Season: Rub mixture all over the ribs (both sides), then wrap tightly in foil.

Bake Low & Slow: Place on a baking sheet and bake at 275°F (135°C) for 2.5–3 hours, until ribs are tender.

Sauce & Broil: Carefully unwrap ribs, brush with BBQ sauce, and broil for 3–5 minutes until caramelized.

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