Description
Tender, juicy St. Louis style Ribs slow-cooked to perfection in the oven with a mouthwatering dry rub. This is an easy, foolproof recipe for St Louis Ribs (Oven Recipe) that delivers restaurant-quality BBQ right from your home oven.
Ingredients
Dry Rub Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional: add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat)
1 rack of St. Louis-style spare ribs
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Ribs
Preheat your oven to a low temperature of 275°F (135°C) and then remove the tough membrane (silver skin) from the sides of the ribs using a sharp knife and paper towel.
Season the Ribs
Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel and then rub a thin layer of olive oil all over the rack of ribs to help the rub stick to them. Mix the dry rub seasoning mixture in a small bowl then generously coat both sides of the ribs with the spice rub.
Wrap the pork ribs meat-side up in aluminum foil-lined and then place them in a baking sheet or roasting pan. Place them in the middle oven rack and cook for 3-3.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190-203°F when tested with a meat thermometer. The meat should be tender but not falling off the bone.
For a caramelized touch, brush them with your favorite barbecue sauce onto the seasoned ribs and broil for 3–5 minutes.
Let the oven-baked ribs rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before slicing. I like to serve them with corn but you can serve them with classic sides like potato salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use a paper towel for better grip when pulling off the membrane.
- The ideal internal temperature for perfectly cooked ribs is between 190-203°F, ensuring they're tender but not falling apart.
- Apply the dry rub at least an hour before cooking, or ideally the night before. This allows the seasonings to penetrate the meat deeply, enhancing overall flavor.
- Apply barbecue sauce during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking to prevent burning and create a perfect caramelized finish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Rest Time: 10
- Cook Time: 3-3.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
