Description
Savor perfection with our oven-cooked baby back ribs—fall-off-the-bone tenderness and mouthwatering flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 slab baby back ribs
- ½ cup yellow mustard
- 2 tsp season salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 245°F (120°C).
Prepare the Ribs:
- Clean ribs and remove the membrane from the back, ensuring a smooth surface.
- Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
- Apply a thin layer of yellow mustard to both sides of the ribs to help tenderize the meat without imparting a mustard flavor.
Season the Ribs:
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, white pepper on both sides of the ribs without rubbing them in.
- Top with season salt without rubbing it in.
Initial Cooking:
- Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Cook in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
Add Sweetness:
- After two hours, carefully open the foil.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, drizzle honey, and add butter evenly over the ribs.
- Tent the foil to avoid direct contact with the meat.
Continued Cooking:
- Return the ribs to the oven for an additional hour.
Optional BBQ Glaze:
- If desired, add BBQ sauce evenly to the ribs.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the sauce becomes sticky.
Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Equipment
Foil
Baking Sheet
Paper towels
Basting/Pastry Brush
Notes
- Do not preseason the ribs for longer than 2 hours to maintain optimal tenderness.
- Bring the ribs to room temperature before baking.
- Do not rub in the seasonings to prevent drying out the meat, particularly the salt.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hr 10 mins