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Baked Barbecue Ribs
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Baked Barbecue Ribs

Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large skillet

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.