Oven BBQ Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
• 2 teaspoons black pepper, plus more to taste
• 4 pounds beef back ribs or beef short rib rack
• 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, homemade or store-bought

Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl.

3. 3

   Arrange the ribs in a single layer on the prepared pan. Coat with the oil and spice mixture, turn meaty side up, and tightly seal inside the foil.

4. 4

   Bake for about 3 hours, until the meat begins to pull away from the bones. Short rib racks may need another 30 to 60 minutes; check at 3 hours and continue baking as needed.

5. 5

   Remove the ribs and uncover the top. Raise the oven temperature to 350°F, brush the ribs with barbecue sauce, and bake uncovered for 20 minutes more.

6. 6

   For the grill alternative, prepare indirect heat at approximately 275°F. Place the ribs directly on the grate, meaty side up, and cook for 2 1/2 hours at a steady temperature. Flip and cook for another 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer the grilled ribs to two long sheets of heavy-duty foil, meaty side up, and seal tightly. Return to the grill for about 1 hour, until the internal temperature reaches 200°F; this foil-wrapped stage is essential for tenderness.

8. 8

   Carefully unwrap the ribs, return them to the grate, and brush with barbecue sauce. Grill for 5 to 15 minutes, then flip, sauce again, and grill another 5 to 15 minutes to reach your preferred char. Serve with extra warm barbecue sauce.