Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these tender, slow-cooked ribs that are perfect for any occasion. Seasoned with a flavorful spice rub and glazed with a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these ribs are sure to impress. The recipe is easy to follow, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels. Plus, you can customize the barbecue sauce to suit your tastes or even prepare them in advance for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ to 3 pounds baby back ribs
- â…“ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2½ teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Combine brown sugars, onion powder, salt, paprika, black pepper, ground mustard, cumin, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Remove the membrane from the ribs and place them on heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Apply the dry rub generously on both sides of the ribs.
- Wrap the ribs tightly in foil and bake for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Mix barbecue sauce with additional brown sugar; spread over baked ribs.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 ounces (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg