Baby back ribs

Here’s a tender, fall-off-the-bone Baby Back Ribs recipe that’s easy and super flavorful 🍖
(No alcohol, nothing unsafe—just classic ribs.)

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Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: ~2½–3 hours
Serves: 2–4

Ingredients

• 1–2 racks baby back ribs
• Salt & black pepper

Dry rub (optional but recommended):

• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

For finishing:

• ½–1 cup barbecue sauce

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
2. Prep the ribs
   Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs (use a butter knife to lift, then pull).
   Pat ribs dry.
3. Season
   Mix dry rub ingredients and coat ribs evenly on both sides.
4. Wrap & bake
   Place ribs meat-side up on foil. Wrap tightly in foil.
   Bake for 2½–3 hours, until very tender.
5. Sauce & caramelize
   Carefully unwrap ribs and brush with barbecue sauce.
   Increase oven to 425°F (220°C) and return ribs (uncovered) for 10–15 minutes, until sauce is sticky.
6. Rest & serve
   Let ribs rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

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Tips

• For extra tenderness, don’t rush the low-and-slow bake
• Want crispy edges? Broil for the last 2–3 minutes (watch closely)

Great sides

• Cornbread
• Coleslaw
• Baked beans
• Roasted potatoes

If you want, I can share a grill version, a slow-cooker method, or a sweet-and-spicy rub next.