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Dry Rub Oven Barbecue Ribs

I've done the research. Tested recipes. Failed. Failed again. Then, finally succeeded! Look no further for the most delicious, succulent, fall off the bone ribs! These Dry Rub Oven Barbecue Ribs get their flavour from a dry rub overnight and then slowly cooked in the oven. Topped off with a home made barbecue sauce for some extra deliciousness! Try them the next time you feel like going out for ribs and you won't be disappointed!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Marinade Time8 hours
Total Time14 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: barbecue, ribs
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 rack of baby back pork ribs

For the rub:

  • 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons salt
  • 1 Teaspoon black pepper

For the sauce:

  • 1 Cup ketchup
  • 1/4 Cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 1/2 Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Small dried chili finely chopped
  • Salt
  • Pepper
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Instructions

  • Make the dry rub by combining the brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Give a good stir and set aside.
  • Lay the ribs out on a clean surface with the bone side up. Remove the membrane off the back of the ribs. Using a sharp knife, get just under the membrane and start lifting it off and pull until you pull it all off. You may need to pull it off it sections.
  • Once the membrane is off the meat, lay the meat on large sheet of aluminium foil. Spoon over half of the rub on the meat side of the ribs and rub it in all over. Turn ribs over and use the remaining rub for the bone side of the ribs. Wrap the ribs in the foil and keep place in the fridge for overnight or up to 24 hours.
  • Make the sauce by putting all the ingredients in a small sauce pan over a medium to low heat. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Leave to simmer on low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F/100 degrees C. Place the ribs, still in the foil in a large deep sided baking tray. Cook ribs on a slow heat for about 5 1/2 hours. Remove from heat and take ribs out of the foil. Put the ribs back in the baking tray and pour over barbecue sauce. Smooth over barbecue sauce so the ribs are completely covered. Turn up the heat to 350 degrees F. Put the ribs back in the oven for about 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cut up the ribs. Serve straight away or can be served at room temperature.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Dry Rub Oven Barbecue Ribs
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 194 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 1524mg66%
Potassium 352mg10%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1170IU23%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.