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Quick 30-Minute Ribs Recipe Easy Tender Oven-Finished Delight

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A fast and flavorful ribs recipe that delivers tender, juicy meat with a sticky glaze in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pork baby back ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • Water, for parboiling
  • 1 tablespoon salt (15 grams), to season parboil water
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (2 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (2 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (7 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (25 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (2 grams), optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce (120 ml), thick and tangy
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs if attached.
  3. Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then add ribs and simmer gently for 15 minutes to parboil.
  4. Drain ribs and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. In a small bowl, mix black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, and chili powder if using.
  6. Rub olive oil all over the ribs, then coat generously with the dry rub on both sides.
  7. Place ribs meat side up on a wire rack set inside a foil-lined baking sheet.
  8. Roast ribs in the oven for 10 minutes. Halfway through, brush ribs with a mixture of barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar.
  9. After 10 minutes, flip ribs and brush the other side with the sauce mixture. Roast for another 5 minutes until glaze is caramelized and ribs are tender.
  10. Remove ribs from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep a close eye in the last few minutes to avoid burning the glaze. For extra sticky ribs, add another brush of sauce just before serving. Using a wire rack helps achieve a crispy edge and prevents sogginess. Parboiling is essential for tenderness and reduces oven time. For gluten-free, check barbecue sauce labels. Variations include adding cayenne for heat or swapping barbecue sauce for hoisin sauce with soy and honey for an Asian twist.

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