These tender, sticky pork ribs are everything a comfort meal should be — smoky, sweet, and baked to perfection until the meat slides right off the bone. With a caramelized crust and juicy center, they’ll have your kitchen smelling like a BBQ joint in heaven.

• Ingredients

  • 2–3 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (for basting)

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Instructions

• ◊ Prep the ribs: Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs for ultimate tenderness. Pat dry with paper towels.
• ◊ Make the rub: Mix paprika, brown sugar, and all seasonings. Rub ribs generously with olive oil, then the dry mix.
• ◊ Wrap and bake: Wrap ribs tightly in foil, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2.5 to 3 hours.
• ◊ Glaze and broil: Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce, and broil for 4–6 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
• ◊ Rest and serve: Let ribs rest 5–10 minutes, then slice and serve with extra sauce on the side.

Nutrition (Estimate Per Serving)

• Calories: ~510
• Protein: 38g
• Fat: 35g
• Carbs: 12g
• Sugar: 9g

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