BBQ Pork Ribs (Oven)

Who can resist the mouthwatering aroma of BBQ pork ribs slowly cooking in the oven, ready to be devoured? Get your apron ready, because we're diving into a savory recipe for BBQ Baby Back Ribs that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

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Ingredients:

Barbecue Rub for Ribs:

• 1/2 Tbs paprika powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp salt

• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Ribs:

• 1-1.5kg / 2-3lb pork ribs (1 rack)

• 1/2 cup apple juice

• 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Homemade Barbecue Sauce:

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1 1/2 cups tomato ketchup

• 1 1/2 tbsp molasses, or honey

• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar

• 2 tsp mustard powder

• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp Tabasco or cayenne pepper (optional)

To make the Barbecue Sauce:

• Simmer all sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Instructions:

• Combine the Rub ingredients and rub onto both sides of the ribs, focusing on the meaty side. Let it marinate for 20 minutes (or overnight).

• Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F.

• Place the ribs on a tray in a single layer, pour apple cider underneath, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes until the meat is tender.

• Remove from the oven, increase the temperature to 180°C/350°F, drizzle with olive oil, and return the ribs to the oven for 15 minutes until the rub crusts.

• Flip the ribs to have the bonier side up, slather with Barbecue Sauce, bake for 10 minutes.

• Turn the ribs over with the meaty side up, slather with Barbecue Sauce, bake for 5 minutes. Repeat until a thick glaze forms.

• Cut the ribs into portions and serve with remaining Barbecue Sauce!

Enjoy the process of creating and savoring these BBQ Pork Ribs!