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Tender BBQ Ribs Recipe Perfect for Easy Homemade Sticky Sauce Lovers

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This tender BBQ ribs recipe features slow-cooked ribs glazed with a homemade sticky sauce that balances smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. It’s easy, forgiving, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds baby back or St. Louis-style pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon optional chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under and peeling it off. Pat ribs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the ribs.
  4. Place ribs meat-side up on a large sheet of aluminum foil and wrap tightly to seal in the juices. Double-wrap if desired.
  5. Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and pulling back from the bones.
  6. While ribs bake, whisk together brown sugar, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, water, and chili flakes in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thickened and glossy (about 10-15 minutes).
  7. Carefully remove ribs from oven and foil. Brush a generous layer of the sticky sauce over the ribs.
  8. Set oven broiler to high or preheat grill. Place ribs back on baking sheet or grill rack, meat-side up, and broil/grill for 5-7 minutes until sauce bubbles and caramelizes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  9. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones. Serve with extra sticky sauce on the side.

Notes

Remove the membrane for tender ribs. Cook low and slow at 275°F for best results. Watch the sauce carefully while simmering to prevent burning. Rest ribs after cooking to redistribute juices. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.

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