Delicious Oven Baked Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

For the best taste prepare the sauce a day ahead to blend flavors --- although I have 6 servings listed for these ribs, my DS and DS could eat the whole thing just between themselves they are that delicious! I have made this recipe using side ribs also but I suggest to boil them first for about 20 minutes before cooking them in the oven for side ribs, I have to say that back ribs are better --- I always most always serve these ribs with my Kittencal's Famous Coleslaw --- you will *love* these ribs!

• Total Time: 25 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 24 hrs
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 racks of baby-back pork ribs
• salt and pepper (can use seasoning salt)
• 2 cups of prepared barbecue sauce (recipe below)

RIB SAUCE

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 small onion , minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup chili powder
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 -2 teaspoon liquid smoke (to taste) (optional)
• black pepper

Directions:

1. Prepare this sauce a day ahead and chill overnight.
2. In a saucepan combine all ingredients and bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally to prevent from scorching (about 30-35 minutes).
3. You can strain the sauce if desired to remove the onion and garlic, that is optional.
4. Cool to about room temperature; cover and chill overnight or up to 2 days.
5. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper, then let the ribs sit out for 30 minutes at room temperature before baking.
6. Set oven to 350 degrees.
7. Grease a large baking sheet/s.
8. Place the ribs (meat side up) on baking sheet.
9. Bake the ribs for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the ribs and brush on about 1/4 cup prepared sauce over each rack of ribs; return to oven and continue to bake for 20 minutes longer.
11. After 20 minutes, remove and brush another 1/4 cup over each rack, place back in the oven for another 20 minuters.
12. Repeat again using 1/4 cup sauce this time for about 25-30 minutes (100 minutes baking time in total).
13. Cut the ribs into thirds and arrange on a serving platter; rub a bit more sauce over the top of the ribs and serve!

Reviews

[SunFlwrz11]

Simple Perfection! In the sauce I omitted the chilli powder and added 2 tsp garlic powder & cumin, 1 tsp oregano, and 1/2 tsp cayenne. After 30 minutes simmering I strained out the garlic and onion and returned to the pan and cooked it down to about 4 cups. It was still thinner than I thought it should be, but had faith that it would be okay. I rubbed my ribs with a mix of 2T brown sugar, 2T garlic salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and let sit for 30 minutes before putting in the oven. I lowered the oven to 325 and extended the cooking time by about 30 minutes, adding in one extra basting too. Even tho the BBQ sauce is thinner than I expected it worked perfectly for basting the ribs, didn't need any additional sauce after it was done. Thank you for another great recipe Kittencal!

[dianajohn11]

OMG!!! That's a great recipe!! I used my own sauce--started the ribs off on 325 degrees the first hour for tenderness--next 40 minutes at 350. They came out soooo tender--the best I've ever made---my husband thinks I'm the best cook ever--I didn't tell him it was so simple--my kids could have made them!!! I'm cooking ribs this way from now on!

[KathyP53]

Outstanding! My only change was to decrease to ove temp to 325 degrees to ensure tenderness. These beat out alot of grilled rib recipes in my opinion,