Brown's BBQ Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone ribs glazed with a smoky sweet-and-salty BBQ sauce, perfect for family gatherings. This Southern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs pork ribs, BBQ sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (trimmed and separated) pork ribs
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Add 2 lbs pork ribs and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Place ribs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 1 hour, turning halfway through, until tender. Brush generously with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce and 1 tbsp honey. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and glossy.
- Step 3: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.
