The Best Riblets in Oven with BBQ Sauce

Who isn’t a lover of ribs?

I sure am. Especially ribs that are tender, juicy, and delicious. And I’m here to tell ya that these riblets in oven with BBQ sauce are just that…and they are made in the oven. No need to buy and set up a smoker ’cause we are cookin’ these bad boys in the oven- slowly. The prep for these is super easy too.

We’re talkin’ making a rub and slathering it all over both sides of the ribs to create a glorious and flavorful meat. Then while the ribs are cooking you’re going to make the easiest and most delicious BBQ sauce your ribs have ever tasted. Booyah. That’s what I’m talkin’ about when it comes to riblets in oven, my friends.

These are foolproof every.single.time. 🙂

INGREDIENTS USED TO MAKE THESE RIBLETS IN OVEN WITH BBQ SAUCE

• A slab of St. Louis ribs
• The rub: chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
• The BBQ Sauce: ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, mustard powder, and salt.

Simple ingredients but delicious flavors. Can’t go wrong there, mmmkk?

STEPS TO MAKING THESE RIBLETS IN OVEN WITH BBQ SAUCE

1. Make the rub– combine all 4 ingredients of chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2. Rub the ribs– rub the ribs with the rub on both sides. Season the ribs generously with the rub. Don’t go easy here, friends, Go hard. 😉
3. Bake the ribs– slow bake the ribs at 250 degrees for 2.5-3 hours covered tightly in foil. Remove from oven. Remove foil.
4. Make the BBQ Sauce– while the ribs are baking make the BBQ sauce. Literally takes under 5 minutes!
5. BBQ the ribs– Remove the foil from the pan after removing the ribs from the oven. Slather BBQ sauce all over the slab of ribs. Return to the oven (without foil) and bake for 20 more minutes.

Done and done.

So easy and it produces the best riblets in oven with bbq sauce your tastebuds ever will taste.

Easy, hardly any hands-on work, and delish.

Recipes I like to make…

Yum.

QUICK COOKING RECIPE

• Author: Jen Sharpin | So Damn Delish
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 slab

These riblets in oven are seasoned with a rub and then slowly baked to perfection right in your oven. Topped with a homemade BBQ sauce that is sure to satisfy your tastebuds.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE RIBS

• 1– 3-4lb slab St Louis Style Ribs
• 2 Tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

FOR THE BBQ SAUCE

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

MAKE THE SAUCE (WHILE RIBS ARE COOKING)

• Combine all BBQ sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Turn heat to low and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Let cool. Transfer to a container and put in refrigerator until ready to use. 

MAKE THE RIBS

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees. 
• Add chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Stir until combined. Season ribs generously with rub on both sides. Place ribs on a rimmed baking sheet (sometimes I have to cut the slab in half in order for them to fit). Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until ribs are falling off the bone. Remove from oven.
• Remove foil from rimmed baking sheet. Slather BBQ sauce all over the ribs. Return ribs to oven (without foil) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until BBQ Sauce has caramelized.
• Remove from oven. Serve. 

NOTES

• Can use a larger slab of ribs. Just adjust the cooking time. Cooking time for a 4-5lb slab of ribs is around 3-3.5 hours.
• For the last 4-5 minutes of cooking my ribs, I like to put them under the broiler for 4-5 minutes to give them a nice char.