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Smoky BBQ Ribs

Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs smothered in a sweet and smoky homemade BBQ sauce.

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Prep time20 min
Cook time2.5 hours
Servings4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
  • 2 racks pork baby back ribs
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 cups your favorite BBQ sauce
Chef's tip

For extra smokiness, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to your BBQ sauce before brushing it on the ribs.

Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Pat the ribs dry and rub the spice mixture generously over all sides of the ribs.

  4. 4

    Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a large baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Bake for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender.

  6. 6

    Carefully remove the foil. Brush the ribs with BBQ sauce and broil (or grill) for 3-5 minutes on each side, until the sauce is caramelized and bubbly.

  7. 7

    Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.