Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Ribs with Spiced Dry Rub

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Tender oven-baked pork ribs coated in a smoky, spiced dry rub and finished with a tangy BBQ glaze for a flavorful bite. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 215 minutes, pairs pork ribs, brown sugar, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 195 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
  2. Step 2: Remove the thin membrane from the back of 2 racks of pork ribs (about 3 lbs each) and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Step 3: Rub the dry spice mixture all over both sides of the ribs, pressing firmly to adhere.
  4. Step 4: Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for 3 hours until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
  5. Step 5: Remove ribs from oven and increase oven temperature to 400°F. Brush both sides of ribs generously with 1 cup barbecue sauce.
  6. Step 6: Return ribs to oven uncovered and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the sauce is caramelized and sticky. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones and serving.

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