Description
Indulge in our irresistible slow-cooked ribs, perfect for any gathering or family dinner. These tender baby back ribs are seasoned with a flavorful spice rub and glazed with a sweet barbecue sauce that’s sure to delight your taste buds. The low-and-slow cooking method ensures each bite is fall-off-the-bone tender, making this dish a guaranteed hit at summer cookouts or cozy evenings at home. With minimal preparation and easy-to-find ingredients, you can create mouthwatering ribs that impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ to 3 pounds baby back ribs
- â…“ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2½ teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, mix the spices: brown sugar, granulated sugar, onion powder, salt, paprika, black pepper, mustard, cumin, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.
- Remove the membrane from the rib rack and wrap in foil.
- Apply the spice rub generously to both sides of the ribs.
- Seal the foil tightly and bake for about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- For caramelization, increase the oven temperature to broil; mix barbecue sauce with brown sugar and spread over ribs before broiling for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg