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Crispy Baked BBQ Ribs Recipe with Irresistible Caramelized Sauce Upgrade

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This recipe delivers tender, juicy pork ribs with crispy edges and a sticky, caramelized BBQ sauce made from scratch. Perfect for a fuss-free, flavorful meal without the need for a grill.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks of pork baby back ribs (about 3–4 pounds total)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (preferably kosher salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup ketchup (recommend Heinz)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (dark brown sugar works best)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under and pulling it off.
  3. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Rub this mixture generously all over both sides of the ribs.
  4. Place ribs on a rimmed baking sheet and wrap them individually or as a rack in aluminum foil, sealing tightly to trap moisture.
  5. Bake the wrapped ribs in the oven for 2 to 2.5 hours until the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bone.
  6. While ribs bake, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a medium saucepan. Simmer gently over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
  7. Carefully unwrap the foil from the ribs; they will be hot and tender.
  8. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Brush ribs generously with the caramelized BBQ sauce on both sides.
  9. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes to crisp edges and caramelize the sauce, brushing with more sauce halfway through.
  10. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and sauce to set.

Notes

Remove the silver skin for better seasoning penetration and tenderness. Bake low and slow wrapped in foil to keep ribs moist, then finish at high heat uncovered to crisp and caramelize the sauce. Watch closely during the final bake to avoid burning. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week. For gluten-free, use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. For sugar-free, substitute brown sugar with erythritol but expect slight flavor changes.

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