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Easy Oven-Baked Spare Ribs

Fall-Off-The-Bone Easy Oven-Baked Spare Ribs You’ll Love

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These Easy Oven-Baked Spare Ribs offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet and tangy barbecue flavor, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 2 pounds Pork Spare Ribs For a leaner option, consider baby back ribs.
For the Spice Rub
  • 2 tablespoons Paprika Add smoked paprika for a spicier flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder Enhances savory taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder Balances the spice blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Replace with white pepper for a different taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Omit for a milder flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Use favorite store-bought or homemade.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs.
  3. Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder in a mixing bowl to create a spice rub.
  4. Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.
  5. Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in aluminum foil.
  6. Bake the wrapped ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  7. Remove ribs, unwrap foil, and brush barbecue sauce over them.
  8. Broil the ribs for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce caramelizes.
  9. Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ribs are well-coated with spice mix for maximum flavor. Monitor cooking time for baby back ribs and test tenderness throughout cooking.

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