This baked barbecue ribs recipe is a family favorite–especially for my sister Leslie. My Dad always grills ribs for special occasions, and they are the best. I decided to make some baked barbecue beef ribs for friends who were coming over for dinner, but instead of grilling them, I baked them low & slow (like my Mom does). I also wanted to make a homemade barbecue sauce, and it turned out tangy, sweet, and a big hit with everyone. The meat fell off the bone and was tender, delicious, and paired nicely with Mom’s potato salad with a twist and a big loaded garden salad.

Baked Barbecue Ribs

Ribs:

6-7 lbs of beef ribs (with bone)
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1½ cups of water (per pan)

Barbecue Sauce:

2 slices of bacon
1 tbsp of fresh thyme, chopped
½ yellow onion diced finely
4 cloves of garlic, diced finely
1 tsp crushed red pepper, (optional)
4 cups of ketchup
½ cup of brown sugar
¼ cup of molasses
2 tbsp of red wine vinegar
2 tsp dried mustard
1 tsp paprika
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

How to Make Baked Barbecue Ribs

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Line your baking sheet with foil and coat with olive oil cooking spray.

Season the ribs evenly with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste.

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it’s finished, add thyme and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is soft.

Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 30-45 seconds. Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors time to mingle.

Spoon sauce over the ribs (front and back); reserve the extra sauce for basting and serving. Pour 1½ cups of water into the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with foil.

Place in the oven to bake for 3 hours.

Remove the foil, making sure there is still water in the pan; if not, add some, then baste the ribs with a bit more sauce.

Cover the pan tightly again and return to the oven. Reduce the heat to 225 degrees until ready to serve. I cooked mine for 5 hours, and they were delicious.

Serve with additional barbecue sauce. Enjoy.

Baked Barbecue Ribs

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5 15

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

Ingredients

Ribs:

6-7 lbs of beef ribs with bone
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1½ cups of water per pan

Barbecue Sauce:

2 slices of bacon
1 tbsp of fresh thyme chopped
½ yellow onion diced finely
4 cloves of garlic diced finely
1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
4 cups of ketchup
½ cup of brown sugar
¼ cup of molasses
2 tbsp of red wine vinegar
2 tsp dried mustard
1 tsp paprika
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Line your baking sheet with foil and coat with olive oil cooking spray.
Season the ribs evenly with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it's finished, add thyme and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is soft.
Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 30-45 seconds. Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors time to mingle.
Spoon sauce over the ribs (front and back); reserve the extra sauce for basting and serving. Pour 1½ cups of water into the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with foil.
Place in the oven to bake for 3 hours.
Remove the foil, making sure there is still water in the pan; if not, add some, then baste the ribs with a bit more sauce.
Cover the pan tightly again and return to the oven. Reduce the heat to 225 degrees until ready to serve. I cooked mine for 5 hours, and they were delicous.
Serve with additional barbecue sauce. Enjoy.