Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs
Coated with a sweet and smoky homemade rub, slow-roasted in the oven, then glazed with bourbon bbq sauce and finished under the broiler, these oven baked baby back ribs will satisfy your craving for barbecue - no smoker required!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 racks baby back ribs (5 to 6 lbs)
- 3/4 cup Easy BBQ Spice Rub (or store-bought rib rub)
- 1-1/2 cups Bourbon BBQ Sauce (or bottled barbecue sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F, line 2 baking sheets with heavy duty aluminum foil and coat them with nonstick spray.
- If your ribs still have the membrane on the back side, you'll want to peel it off. Start at one end and slide the tip of a sharp knife underneath the membrane to lift up a piece large enough to grab. Using a paper towel for better gripping, gently peel it away and discard it.
- Sprinkle about 2/3 of the rub mixture over the meaty side of the ribs and rub into the meat with your fingertips. Turn the ribs over and repeat with the remaining rub.
- Arrange the ribs on the prepared pans, meaty side down. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours, or until the meat pulls away from the bone easily with a fork.
- Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and drain the juices that have accumulated in the pan.
- Preheat the broiler or a gas or charcoal grill. If using a broiler, position the rack at least 6 inches below the heat. If using a grill, preheat to medium-high and oil the grates.
- Brush the ribs liberally on both sides with barbecue sauce and grill or broil them for 5 to 7 minutes to caramelize the sauce. For best results, turn them over midway through and keep a close eye on them to be sure they don't burn.
- Let the ribs rest for about 10 minutes, then slice between the bones and plate family style with extra bbq sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 469 | Total Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 718mg | Carbohydrates: 19g | Sugar: 12g | Protein: 31g