Oven Roasted BBQ Ribs with Thyme (15 Mins + Slow Cook Time)

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Oven-roasted BBQ ribs are a mouth-watering dish that brings the essence of barbecue indoors. This recipe involves slow-roasting the ribs in the oven, which ensures they become tender and flavorful, with the added herbal notes of thyme complementing the rich BBQ sauce.

Perfect for times when outdoor grilling isn’t an option, these ribs provide the comfort and taste of a classic BBQ dish. Ideal for a family dinner, weekend feast, or any occasion that calls for a satisfying and hearty meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks of pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: additional herbs and spices for the rub (such as cumin, mustard powder, or chili powder)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Ribs (10 minutes): Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by loosening it with a knife and pulling it off in a sheet.
  2. Season Ribs (5 minutes): In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional additional herbs and spices. Rub this mixture all over the ribs. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the chopped thyme over the ribs.
  3. Wrap and Bake Ribs (2-3 hours): Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bones.
  4. Add BBQ Sauce (5 minutes): Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Carefully open the foil (watch out for steam) and brush the ribs generously with BBQ sauce.
  5. Finish Roasting (15-20 minutes): Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
  6. Serve (5 minutes): Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before cutting them into individual portions. Serve hot.

Notes

The key to perfect oven-roasted BBQ ribs is slow cooking at a low temperature, which ensures the ribs become tender without drying out. The thyme adds a lovely aromatic quality that pairs wonderfully with the BBQ sauce.

For the best flavor, allow the dry rub to sit on the ribs for a few hours or even overnight before cooking. Basting the ribs with BBQ sauce towards the end of cooking gives them a deliciously sticky glaze. Pair this dish with your favorite sides and enjoy your delicious creation!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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