Ribs

3 pounds baby back ribs 2 slabs

2 onions sliced

4 cloves garlic sliced

Spice Rub (optional)

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon brown sugar

¾ teaspoon garlic powder

¾ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon lemon pepper

½ teaspoon salt or to taste

BBQ Sauce

½ cup BBQ Sauce

½ cup chili sauce or additional BBQ sauce *see note

¼ cup ketchup

Preheat the oven to 275°F. In a small bowl, combine the spice mix and set aside. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

If present, remove the white membrane from the back side of the ribs (see notes). Pat the ribs dry and check for little bone shards or pieces. Cut into 4 to 6 rib pieces.

Gently massage the seasoning mix (or salt and pepper) into both sides of the ribs.

Place the ribs on the prepared baking pan, meaty side down. Cover the ribs with onion and garlic.

Cover & seal with another piece of foil.

Bake the ribs for 2 hours. Carefully open the corner of the sealed foil and pull a small piece of meat off to ensure the ribs are tender. If they are not tender, bake for another 20-30 minutes and check again.

Meanwhile, combine BBQ Rib Sauce ingredients together.

Remove the ribs from the oven and discard the juices, onions, and garlic. Brush ribs with olive oil and brush generously with BBQ sauce.

Grill or broil over medium high heat 5-10 minutes or until charred.

Notes

Rub: A homemade rub can be substituted for a purchased rub, or salt and pepper can be used instead of a rub.

Sauce: Chili sauce is not spicy it tastes like zesty ketchup and is found with ketchup in the store. If you’d prefer, use all bbq sauce in this recipe.

Membrane: Some racks of ribs come with the membrane removed. It is on the side of the ribs with less meat. To remove the membrane, slip a knife under the edge of the thin skin on the back of the ribs. Grip the edge of the membrane (use a paper towel if it’s slippery) and gently pull it away from the meat. Discard the membrane.

Cutting the ribs into pieces (about 4-6 ribs) makes them easier to grill and serve.

Variations on Cook times/temps:

275°F – 2 hours to 2 ½ hours *preferred method

300°F – 1 ½ hours to 2 hours

350°F – 1 ¼ hours to 1 ½ hoursAfter cooking, if the ribs are not tender, they need MORE time. Seal them up and cook an additional 20-30 minutes if needed.

If they are ready early, turn the oven off and let them sit for up to 1 hour in the warm oven.

*found recipe on https://www.spendwithpennies.com/