- Tough ribs?
- Undercooked or heat too high. Collagen needs time to melt.
- Removing membrane?
- Use a butter knife to lift the silver skin on the bone side, grab with paper towel, and rip off in one go.
Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs
BBQ isn't grilling; it's a patience game. 'Low & Slow' breaks down tough connective tissue into gelatin, making the meat fall-off-the-bone tender. A spice rub and caramelized sauce create flavor nirvana.
Ingredients
3.3
lbs
Pork Spare Ribs (or Baby Back)
3/4
cup
BBQ Sauce
1
tsp
Garlic Powder
1
tsp
Smoked Paprika
1
tsp
Black Pepper
1
tsp
Salt
2
tbsp
Brown Sugar
2
tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
2
tbsp
Oil
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Equipment Needed
- Baking Sheet & Foil: Creates a steam chamber.
- Brush: For glazing.
- Paper Towels: To grip membrane.
Instructions
1
✓
Remove membrane from bone side. Mix dry rub (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, sugar).
Tip: Membrane blocks flavor and is chewy.
2
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Oil ribs lightly, massage rub in.
Tip: Oil helps rub stick.
3
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Preheat 300°F (150°C). Wrap ribs tightly in foil with a splash of vinegar/water.
Tip: Steam tenderizes gently.
4
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Bake 2-2.5 hrs until meat pulls back from bones.
Tip: If bone wiggles, it's tender.
5
✓
Open foil, increase heat to 400°F (200°C). Brush with BBQ sauce.
Tip: Glazing time.
6
✓
Bake 10-15 mins until sticky. Watch for burning!
Tip: Layer sauce for more flavor.
7
✓
Rest 10 mins, slice between bones.
Tip: Easier to cut when settled.
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Ingredients
- 3.3 lbs Pork Spare Ribs (or Baby Back)
- 3/4 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Oil