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Fall-Off-The-Bone Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs

Tender, juicy ribs that fall off the bone, coated in sweet and smoky barbecue sauce for a spectacular dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ribs and Seasoning
  • 2 racks baby back ribs Look for high-quality ribs for the best results.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Used to help the seasonings stick.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Essential for flavoring the ribs.
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Use your favorite BBQ sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder Compliments the garlic nicely.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Enhances the smoky flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adds a bit of heat to the seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat them dry.
  3. Rub the olive oil over the ribs and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
Baking
  1. Place the ribs on a baking sheet, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
  2. Remove the foil and brush barbecue sauce generously over the ribs.
  3. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes slightly.
  4. Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, slice, and serve with extra barbecue sauce.

Notes

For best results, allow ribs to rest after baking to lock in juices.