The Secret to PERFECT Ribs in the OVEN (Juicy and Delicious Oven Baked BBQ Ribs Recipe)

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken ribs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken ribs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade sauce can be healthier with less sugar, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

Trim excess fat from the ribs using a sharp knife.

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs using a knife or spoon and a paper towel for grip.

Add a little liquid smoke to the ribs for flavor.

Spread about 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard on the ribs as a binder.

Season the ribs with all-purpose seasoning and your favorite barbecue rub on both sides.

Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).

Place the ribs in the oven uncovered for about 2.5 hours.

After 2.5 hours, wrap the ribs in foil with a few tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, and honey on the bottom side.

Pour a little Mexican beer over the ribs before wrapping them tightly in foil.

Return the wrapped ribs to the oven for about 1.5 hours.

Prepare the barbecue sauce by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.

Add brown sugar and about 1 cup of ketchup to the saucepan and mix.

Add a few dashes of liquid smoke to the sauce for flavor.

Incorporate the juice from a can of Chipotle in adobo sauce into the barbecue sauce.

Mix in honey for sweetness and a bit of molasses for color and consistency.

Unwrap the ribs after 2 hours and check for tenderness with a thermometer or toothpick.

If tender, brush the ribs with the prepared barbecue sauce.

Increase the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and return the sauced ribs to the oven to caramelize the sauce.

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