Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs

Easy (Spicy) Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs are slathered in a slightly sticky sauce with a touch of heat. They are baked low and slow for fall-off-the-bone results—tender and juicy ribs with a touch of warmth that will melt in your mouth.

Recipe Origin

I am a huge rib fan. I like them grilled, baked, and barbecued. So, during the summer months, I try to do my best to indulge in this guilty pleasure as much as I possibly can.
These Spicy Oven-Baked Ribs are tender, juicy, fall off the bone, and melt deliciously in your mouth. Yep, they are that good!

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Why You Should Make Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs


Sometimes grilling is not in the cards for the day, and I need to turn to my oven for a slab of oven-baked barbecue ribs. I promise, these ribs do not skimp on flavor, and you will never miss the grilled taste. They are finger-licking good, so save the napkins for another time.

What About This Recipe is Fantastic


This is an easy recipe and requires very little prep and ingredients. You can have these ribs in the oven in minutes. You will then coat them later with a sticky sweet bbq sauce that is addictive.
This recipe is hands down a family favorite plus your oven does all of the work for you. No babysitting the grill means more time to make some fantastic sides! Some of my favorites are corn salad with jalapenos, southern cornbread salad, or creamy potato salad.

Ingredients Needed for Slow Cooked Ribs in the Oven

Ribs:
Pork Spareribs
salt, pepper, garlic powder, seasoning salt, lemon pepper
Sauce:
store-bought sauce
ketchup
Chili Garlic Sauce-optional, spicy
minced garlic
honey
brown sugar

How to Cook Spareribs in the Oven

  1. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Season both sides of the ribs with seasonings. Place ribs in prepared pan meat side up. Cover completely with foil. Place into a 300-degree oven for 1 hour.
  3. After an hour, increase the oven temperature to 325 degrees. Continue to cook for another hour.
  4. Uncover and sauce ribs. Place back into the oven uncovered at 325 degrees for 45 min to an hour. Sauce again before serving if so desired.
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How to Make Barbecue Sauce for Ribs


Mix all ingredients and apply to the ribs after 2 hours. Yep, that’s it. Simple!

How Long to Cook Ribs in the Oven


We will be cooking the ribs for about 2 hours and 45 minutes for this recipe. Slow and low.

Tools

You don’t need much for this recipe. Only a few items to get started.
Baking Pan, Chili Garlic Sauce, Foil

Expert Tips and Variations

  • Choose a nice rack of ribs for this recipe.
  • The bbq sauce is easy to make, but add your favorite sauce if desired.
  • This recipe cooks slow and low, which yields a tender and juicy fall off the bone ribs.
  • Let your oven do the work for you.
  • At the end of the cooking time, place the ribs under the broiler to get some charred edges we all love.

Storage Tips


Keep all leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator, or wrap them in foil.

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What Should I Serve with Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs?


Sides are endless for bbq ribs. There are so many choices, and they are all ideally suited for this recipe. They are great to pack up and carry to a cookout, make for guests at home, or enjoy while at the lake or beach.
Potato Salad
Creamy Coleslaw
Baked Beans with Beef
Mixed Bean Salad
Oriental Coleslaw

More Pork Recipes


Pulled Pork
Oven-Baked Pork Chops
Beef and Sausage Chili
Fried Pork Chops

Recipe FAQs

It is best to wrap your ribs in foil before baking them. This keeps them from drying out and keeps them moist and tender.

Wrap ribs in foil and cook them at low heat for several hours—the foil locks in heat, steam, and moisture.

Allow the ribs to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing them to eat.

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Easy (Spicy) Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs

Gina Abernathy
Easy (Spicy) Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs are slathered in a slightly sticky sauce with a touch of heat. They are baked low and slow for fall-off-the-bone results—tender and juicy ribs with a touch of warmth that will melt in your mouth.
5 from 15 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Ribs:

  • 5 pounds Pork Spareribs
  • salt, pepper, garlic powder, seasoning salt, lemon pepper season as desired

Sauce:

  • ½ cup barbecue sauce your favorite store bought brand
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce optional, add more if you like it spicy
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic I like to use the jarred minced garlic. (found in the produce dept.)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Season both sides of the ribs with seasonings. Place ribs in the prepared pan meat side up. Cover completely with foil. Place into a 300-degree oven for 1 hour.
  • After an hour, increase the oven temperature to 325 degrees. Continue to cook for another hour.
  • Make the sauce. Mix all ingredients to apply to the ribs.
  • Uncover and sauce ribs. Place back into the oven uncovered at 325 degrees for 45 min to an hour. Sauce again before serving if so desired.
Keyword Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs

Check out my slow cooker ribs when you can’t grill or bake.

17 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This really is a finger-licking perfect recipe! My dad and my husband love ribs and I enjoyed making it for them, thanks!

  2. 5 stars
    These oven baked barbecue ribs look easy and delicious. I like the addition of garlic and brown sugar to the sauce. Thanks for sharing!

  3. 5 stars
    i love these Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs – fork tender and great for my meal prep. the flavours of the sauce is fantastic!

  4. 5 stars
    My mouth is already watering! Our entire family loves spare ribs, I will definitely try your recipe. So perfect with a nice coleslaw.

  5. 5 stars
    Such a melt in your mouth good recipe! Everyone was talking about these the whole night after my family BBQ!

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