Recipe: BEST Sticky Oven Barbecue Ribs - (Fall Off The Bone!) sticky and sweet

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar + spices

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice can provide acidity at a lower cost.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Regular paprika is less expensive while still adding flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Trim off any loose fat or unwanted bits from the pork ribs to get a neat, even piece.

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the ribs.

Sprinkle the dry rub over the ribs: 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin, 2 tablespoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of cracked black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of chili powder.

Rub the seasoning all over the ribs, coating both sides completely.

Cover the tray with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.

During the last few minutes of baking, prepare the barbecue sauce by mixing together 2 cups of barbecue sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 to 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 3 tablespoons of minced garlic in a bowl until combined.

Remove the ribs from the oven and discard the foil.

Spread the tops of the ribs with the sticky barbecue sauce mixture.

Increase the oven temperature to 460°F (240°C) and return the ribs uncovered for another 10 minutes.

Switch to broil or grill mode for the last few minutes to lightly char and caramelize the edges of the ribs.

Let the ribs rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

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