Description
A delicious recipe for St. Louis-style BBQ ribs that are tender and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks of St. Louis-style pork ribs (about 4 pounds total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F.
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor and tenderness.
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and rub olive oil all over them.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Generously apply the spice rub to both sides of the ribs, pressing it into the meat.
- Place the ribs on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, meat side up. Cover the ribs tightly with another piece of foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the ribs are tender.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the temperature to 400°F.
- Brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce over the ribs and return them to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized.
- Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try marinating the ribs overnight in the spice rub for a deeper taste.
- If you prefer grilling, finish the ribs on a hot grill after baking for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg