Description
Sticky Oven Barbecue Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. These tender and juicy ribs are slathered in a rich, sticky barbecue sauce infused with garlic, offering a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these melt-in-your-mouth ribs will impress everyone at your table. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even beginner cooks can achieve delicious results without any fuss. Get ready to enjoy a finger-licking good experience that will have you coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds baby back pork ribs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (cracked)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (or cayenne powder – optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 – 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Remove the tough membrane from the ribs and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry rub ingredients: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, cumin, and optional chili powder.
- Sprinkle the rub over both sides of the ribs and drizzle with olive oil; coat evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 2 hours.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, mix together all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Remove foil, apply sauce generously on the ribs, increase oven temperature to 460°F (240°C), and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.
- Broil on medium-high for about 3 minutes until edges are charred.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (about 85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg