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Sliced baby back ribs with a caramelized Korean BBQ glaze arranged on a cutting board.

Baby Back Ribs Baked

These oven-baked baby back ribs are fall-apart tender, deeply seasoned, and finished with a glossy Korean BBQ glaze that caramelizes perfectly under the broiler. With a simple spice blend, tight foil wrap, and low-and-slow bake, this recipe delivers incredible ribs without a smoker or grill. Perfect for weeknights, weekends, or anytime you want restaurant-quality ribs right from your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 49 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rack pork loin baby back ribs
  • Ground ginger to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Onion powder to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Sweet smoky seasoning to taste; any brand
  • Korean BBQ sauce enough to coat both sides

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Butter knife
  • Paper towels
  • Basting brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
  2. Remove the ribs from the packaging and place them meat-side down.
  3. Flip the rack over and locate the thin membrane on the back. Slide a butter knife underneath to loosen it.
  4. Use a paper towel to grip the membrane and pull it off completely.
  5. Season the first side of the ribs with ground ginger, black pepper, sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and sweet smoky seasoning. Rub the spices into the meat.
  6. Flip the rack and repeat seasoning on the second side, rubbing everything in evenly.
  7. Place the ribs on a baking sheet and wrap tightly with foil to seal in moisture.
  8. Bake at 250°F for 3½ hours.
  9. After baking, carefully open the foil. Set oven to broil.
  10. Brush Korean BBQ sauce over the top of the ribs, then flip and coat the other side. Flip back again and add a little extra sauce on top.
  11. Place under the broiler for 3–5 minutes, watching closely until the sauce caramelizes.
  12. Remove from the oven and let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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