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Oven Baked St Louis Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

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If you want oven baked ribs that taste like they came straight off a backyard smoker, you need to try these. They’re juicy, sticky, fall-off-the-bone perfection. All made in your oven with zero fuss. This is the rib recipe your family will beg for on repeat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Calories: 487
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ribs:
  • 2 racks St. Louis ribs
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Homemade BBQ Sauce:
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Foil
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 basting brush
  • 1 baking tray
  • 1 small pot

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F / 163°C.
  2. Remove the silver skin (membrane) from the back of the ribs — it’s the secret to tender ribs.
  3. Mix the dry rub ingredients and massage generously onto both sides of the ribs.
  4. Wrap each rack in parchment paper first, then tightly with foil (meat side down).
  5. Bake for 2 hours — low and slow, baby.
  6. Make the BBQ Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small pot and simmer for 10 minutes until glossy.
  7. Unwrap ribs carefully. Brush with half the BBQ sauce. Increase oven temp to 375°F / 190°C.
  8. Bake uncovered 20 minutes, flip, baste again, and bake another 20 minutes.
  9. Broil 5 minutes for that caramelized, sticky finish.
  10. Rest 5 minutes, slice between bones, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Parchment and foil combo keeps the ribs juicy - don’t skip this step!
  • Layer your sauce for that glossy BBQ finish. 
  • Broil, don’t burn - 5 minutes max!
  • Want that smoky BBQ flavor? Add a drop of liquid smoke or smoked paprika.
  • Always rest before slicing to keep them tender and juicy.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 2326mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 1gSugar: 85gVitamin A: 866IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg

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