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Sweet and Spicy Oven Baked Ribs

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Tender, juicy oven-baked ribs coated in a smoky spice rub and finished with a sweet and spicy homemade BBQ sauce for the perfect balance of flavor no grill required.

Ingredients

  • Spice Rub:
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • BBQ Sauce:
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Pat ribs dry with paper towels, then rub spice mixture generously over both sides.
  3. Wrap ribs tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake 2½–3 hours, until tender and nearly falling off the bone.
  5. While ribs bake, make BBQ sauce: Combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and black pepper in a saucepan. Simmer 10–15 minutes until thickened.
  6. Remove ribs from oven, discard foil, and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
  7. Return ribs to oven under the broiler for 3–5 minutes until sticky, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Let rest a few minutes before slicing and serving with extra sauce.

Notes

  • Remove the rib membrane before seasoning for best tenderness and flavor absorption.
  • Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing cayenne pepper.
  • For extra sweetness, stir honey into the BBQ sauce.
  • Finish on the grill instead of the broiler for a smoky touch.
  • Double recipe by baking multiple racks—rotate pans for even cooking.

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