Cooking Pork Spare Ribs In The Oven

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These Easy Oven-Baked Ribs are one of the easiest recipes ever. Cooked low and slow, which makes them so flavorful and fall off the bone tender.

www.butteryourbiscuit.com Spring is fast approaching, and I can smell the barbecues already. But being that it is currently wet and cold out, making these Easy Oven-Baked Ribs from my warm and cozy kitchen will have to do for now.

These pork ribs cook low and slow. They turn out so juicy and are just fall off the bone tender.

Why should I remove the membrane?

Removing the membrane helps all the yummy dry rub get through to both sides of the ribs. Which in return makes the ribs as tender and flavorful as possible. Here is a great link to show you exactly how to do it.

Best sides to go with these baked ribs

Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
Sweet N Spicy Baked Beans
Marinated Four Bean Salad
Bacon Jalapeno Mac N Cheese
Bacon Jalapeno Twice Baked Potatoes
Bacon Ranch Foil Wrapped Potatoes

Tools/ Ingredients I used to make these ribs

Sheet Pan
Rib Skinner
BBQ Sauce Brush
Chef Knife
Smoked Paprika
Chili Powder
Cumin
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Cayenne Pepper

www.butteryourbiscuit.com Piling on your favorite bbq sauce and broiling them at the end for a couple of minutes allows them to caramelize. By the time these are done cooking your house will smell amazing and your tummy will be growling.

If you love ribs as much as my family does, then you are sure to make these over and over.

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Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 racks pork ribs about 6 lbs
1 jar barbecue sauce

Dry Rub

1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper depending on the heat level you like

Instructions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees
In a small bowl mix dry rub until combined and set aside
Rinse pork ribs and pat dry with paper towels
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs, I've provided a how-to link above
Spread the dry rub all over the ribs making sure to cover both sides.
Wrap ribs tightly in foil meat side up, place on baking sheet
Bake for 3 hours for spare ribs, 2 hours for baby back ribs or until fork tender
Open foil and drain the liquid from the ribs. Brush your favorite barbecue sauce on the ribs, broil for 5 minutes
Remove and let the ribs rest 5-10 minutes before cutting. Serves 4-6

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

3 ribs
Amount Per Serving Calories 633 Total Fat 30g Saturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Unsaturated Fat 63g Cholesterol 107mg Sodium 694mg Carbohydrates 22g Fiber 2g Sugar 17g Protein 26g