Oven Baked Pork Ribs

Oven Baked Pork Ribs (Sweet & Smoky Style)

🛒 Ingredients:

2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

½ tsp chili powder or cayenne (optional for heat)

½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep the ribs:

Remove the silver skin (thin membrane) from the back of the ribs for better tenderness.

Pat ribs dry with paper towels.

2. Make the rub:

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder.

3. Season the ribs:

Rub the spice mix generously all over the ribs.

Wrap ribs tightly in foil (meat side up) and place on a baking sheet.

4. Bake:

Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2.5 to 3 hours until very tender.

5. Add BBQ Sauce:

Unwrap ribs and brush BBQ sauce over the top.

Broil