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Tender Fall Off the Bone BBQ Ribs Easy Recipe for Rich Smoky Glaze

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This recipe delivers tender, fall off the bone BBQ ribs with a rich smoky glaze that balances sweetness, spice, and tang. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and backyard barbecues, it’s quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds baby back ribs or St. Louis style ribs
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil or vegetable oil (for rubbing)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses or honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
  • A few drops liquid smoke
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)
  • Aluminum foil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the thin silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs.
  3. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.
  4. Rub a thin layer of oil on the ribs, then generously apply the dry rub all over both sides, massaging it in.
  5. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake the ribs for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and nearly falling off the bone.
  7. While ribs bake, mix ketchup, apple cider vinegar, molasses or honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, and hot sauce to make the glaze.
  8. Remove ribs from oven, unwrap, and discard foil. Brush ribs generously with the glaze.
  9. Switch oven to broil and place ribs uncovered back in the oven for 5-7 minutes until glaze caramelizes and bubbles, watching closely to avoid burning.
  10. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.

Notes

Remove the membrane for better flavor penetration and tenderness. Cook low and slow at 275°F to break down collagen without drying out the meat. Wrap ribs tightly in foil to trap moisture. Watch broil time carefully to avoid burning the glaze. Let ribs rest before slicing to redistribute juices. If ribs are not tender enough after baking, rewrap and bake an additional 15-30 minutes.

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