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Tender Oven Baked Ribs with Easy Homemade BBQ Dry Rub

Close-up of tender Oven baked ribs heavily coated in a dark, flavorful dry rub, stacked on a white plate.
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Make fall-off-the-bone BBQ pork ribs right in your oven using a low and slow roasting method and a simple, flavorful homemade dry rub.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs pork spare ribs or St. Louis cut ribs
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (optional, for finishing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin to create the easy dry rub for ribs.
  3. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Generously coat all sides of the ribs with the dry rub mixture, pressing it gently into the meat.
  4. Place the seasoned ribs meat-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the apple cider vinegar and water. Pour this liquid mixture around the base of the ribs on the foil-lined pan.
  6. Cover the entire baking sheet tightly with a second layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil to create a sealed environment. This traps the moisture for slow roasting.
  7. Bake the ribs for 3 to 3.5 hours, or until the meat is very tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
  8. Carefully remove the foil packet from the oven. Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. If you prefer sauced ribs, brush the tops of the ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce. Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes to set the sauce.
  10. Remove the tender oven baked ribs from the oven, let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones.

Notes

  • For extra tenderness, you can substitute the liquid with beer or apple juice instead of water and vinegar.
  • If you want a crispier exterior without sauce, skip the final saucing step and broil the ribs for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • This low and slow method produces the best homemade BBQ flavor without needing a grill.

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