How to Make Baby Back Ribs in the Oven

Smoky, tender bbq ribs baked in the oven - so easy, absolutely delicious, and a must-have recipe for your next cookout!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy rib recipe, oven baked ribs, ribs in the oven

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2 30

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 2 40

Servings

Calories 219kcal

Author A Simple Palate

Preheat oven to 300F. In a small bowl mix all of rub seasonings together. Lay 2 sheets of foil down on a sheet pan. Rinse your ribs with cold water and pat *completely* dry with paper towel (having your ribs be slightly wet will cause steaming which you do not want).
Lay ribs on foil and use all of your rub on both sides -- make sure seasoning is spread evenly. Use another sheet of foil for over top and tightly seal shut to prevent ribs from steaming/to bake properly. Bake for 2 1/2 hours.
Once time is up remove ribs from oven, take the top sheet of foil off. Turn oven broil on high and baste ribs with BBQ sauce, place back in oven for 2 minutes. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning. Repeat process until BBQ sauce is used up and ribs are crispy on the outside. Serve with your favorite barbecue sides and ENJOY!

Tips

Use smoked paprika to get the "smoky" flavor in this recipe. If you don't have smoked paprika - plain paprika works fine as well. You just won't get the smoky flavor.
For tender ribs fall apart ribs - completely seal ribs in foil so no air escapes to avoid steaming. This creates more heat so the ribs can bake evenly.
Broil ribs with bbq sauce at very end on HIGH for 1-2 minutes to get a slightly crispy texture to your ribs.
I like to use baby back ribs for this recipe because they are smaller and the most tender cut for ribs.