Oven Baked Chipotle BBQ Ribs (Printable Recipe)
Tender baby back ribs slow-baked with smoky chipotle BBQ sauce. Set it and forget it Sunday dinner perfection.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Ribs
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2.75-3 pounds baby back ribs
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1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon table salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Chipotle BBQ Sauce
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2/3 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Remove the thin white membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a small knife under it and peeling it off. Trim excess fat if needed and cut into 2-4 sections for easier handling if desired.
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Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Brush the meaty side of the ribs with oil.
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In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the ribs.
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Place ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meaty side up, and cover the pan tightly with foil. Bake for 2 hours.
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Test doneness by piercing the meat with a sharp knife or bending the ribs gently. The meat should pull away from the bone with little resistance. If not tender, cook for another 20-30 minutes.
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While the ribs bake, combine all sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Remove ribs from oven and increase temperature to 325°F. Brush ribs with 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
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Brush with another 1/4 cup of sauce, then set the oven to broil and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
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Serve the ribs hot with the remaining BBQ sauce on the side.
# Extra Tips:
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Spare ribs require 30-40 minutes longer cooking time, check at the 2-hour mark
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St. Louis-style ribs need 20-30 minutes longer cooking time, check at the 2-hour mark
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Ribs can be seasoned up to 24 hours in advance and BBQ sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead
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Use 2 chipotle peppers for milder heat, 3 for more spice