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Aunt Ann S Best Oven Roasted Ribs Recipe

Prepare for rib nirvana! Aunt Ann's secret recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth, oven-roasted ribs that are worth every minute of the wait. This recipe yields incredibly tender, flavorful ribs with a perfectly caramelized glaze. Perfect for family gatherings or a special weeknight treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 118.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
Aunt Ann S Best Oven Roasted Ribs

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Ingredients for Aunt Ann S Best Oven Roasted Ribs

  • Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
  • Pork Rib Racks
  • Barbecue Sauce

How to Make Aunt Ann S Best Oven Roasted Ribs

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Adjust oven rack to the upper-middle position.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon salt.
  3. If using, in a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon liquid smoke.
  4. If using only mustard, skip step 3.
  5. Generously brush both sides of each rib rack with mustard (or mustard/liquid smoke mixture).
  6. Evenly sprinkle both sides of the ribs with the dry rub mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  7. Line a large jelly roll pan or shallow roasting pan with a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, ensuring it extends up the sides.
  8. Place the prepared rib rack(s) in the foil-lined pan. Place the pan on the oven floor or bottom rack, ensuring the foil completely covers the oven level.
  9. Roast ribs until fork-tender: 2-3 hours for spare ribs, 1.5-2 hours for baby-back ribs. Internal temperature should reach 190-200°F (88-93°C).
  10. Remove the foil-lined pan from the oven and carefully pour off excess fat.
  11. Transfer the ribs to a clean, foil-lined pan, meat side down.
  12. Turn on the oven broiler.
  13. Brush ribs generously with half of your desired Ah-So Chinese style sauce.
  14. Place the pan under the broiler until the glaze bubbles vigorously. Watch carefully to prevent burning!
  15. Remove the pan, flip the ribs, brush with the remaining sauce, and return to the broiler.
  16. Broil until the glaze bubbles vigorously again. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  17. Remove from broiler and let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting.
  18. Cut into individual servings and serve immediately. Enjoy!
  19. (Optional) After cooking, soak the racks in hot, soapy water before running your oven's self-cleaning cycle.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

1g

Carbs

8g

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