Oven Braised Barbecue Pork Ribs

Get ready to elevate your next barbecue dinner with these irresistibly tender and flavorful Oven Braised Barbecue Pork Ribs! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky, sweet dry rub featuring paprika, brown sugar, and garlic powder, these ribs are slow-cooked in the oven until they practically melt off the bone. The secret to their mouthwatering goodness lies in their two-step cooking process: first, they’re sealed in foil and gently braised for maximum tenderness, then brushed with a tangy barbecue sauce glaze mixed with apple cider vinegar and caramelized to sticky perfection. This easy homemade rib recipe is your go-to for achieving restaurant-quality results without a grill, making it ideal for weeknight comfort meals or casual gatherings. Serve these fall-off-the-bone ribs with your favorite side dishes and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Pork back ribs (or spare ribs)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 sheet (enough for wrapping ribs) Aluminum foil

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

2. Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs by sliding a knife underneath it and pulling it off with your fingers or a paper towel for grip.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar, and onion powder to create the dry rub.

Step 4

4. Pat the pork ribs dry with paper towels and rub the olive oil evenly over the surface. Generously apply the dry rub on both sides of the ribs, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 5

5. Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet or roasting pan, shiny side up. Lay the ribs bone-side down on the foil. Fold the edges of the foil up and over the ribs to create a sealed packet.

Step 6

6. Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until they are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.

Step 7

7. After 2.5 hours, carefully remove the ribs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

Step 8

8. Open the foil packet and brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce mixed with apple cider vinegar.

Step 9

9. Return the uncovered ribs to the oven for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with more barbecue sauce halfway through. This will create a sticky, caramelized glaze.

Step 10

10. Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice between the bones, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1720.6 grams (1720.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4673

Total Fat 334.60g	429%
Saturated Fat 120.80g	604%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 1075mg	358%
Sodium 6290mg	273%
Total Carbohydrate 135.70g	49%
Dietary Fiber 4.50g	16%
Total Sugars 108.20g
Protein 281.10g	562%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 436mg	34%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 3801mg	81%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.4%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 11.6%