Description
Deliciously spicy and sweet barbecue ribs that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks pork ribs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ribs:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption.
- Rub olive oil on the ribs.
- Make the Spice Rub:
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
- Bake the Ribs:
- Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Ensure the ribs are meaty side up.
- Cover the ribs with another sheet of foil and seal tightly.
- Bake in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours or until the ribs are tender.
- Prepare the Spicy Glaze:
- In a saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Glaze the Ribs:
- Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the ribs from the oven and uncover.
- Brush the ribs with the spicy glaze on both sides.
- Return ribs to the oven, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until the glaze caramelizes.
- Serve:
- Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with additional glaze on the side, if desired.
Notes
- For even more flavor, consider marinating the ribs in the spice rub overnight in the fridge.
- For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the ribs over indirect heat after baking for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Adjust the level of hot sauce and cayenne pepper according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rack
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg