Oven Baked St Louis Style Ribs
Oven Baked St Louis Style Ribs Recipe – made in the oven, covered in bbq sauce, these ribs are so tender, sticky and delicious!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lb St. Louis style ribs 1 cup barbecue sauce or more to taste
Dry Rub:
- 1 tbsp salt use less salt if you like less salty foods
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Remove membrane from ribs, pat dry, and rub both sides with the spice mix. Let sit 15 minutes.
- Wrap ribs tightly in foil and bake for 2 hours.
- Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce, and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until caramelized.
- Slice and serve hot with extra sauce.
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Notes
- Grill method: Rub ribs with the seasoning and wrap in foil. Grill at 350°F for 60 minutes, then unwrap, brush with barbecue sauce, and grill 20–25 minutes more until tender.
- Smoking method: You can also smoke these ribs low and slow at 225°F for about 5–6 hours until they reach 190–205°F.
- Always remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs so the seasoning penetrates better.
- Bake ribs covered with foil to keep them moist and tender.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce and add it only during the last 20–30 minutes of baking so it caramelizes without burning.
- Check doneness: Ribs should reach 190–205°F internally and pull back slightly from the bone.
- No liquid needed for basting — the foil locks in steam.
- St. Louis ribs are meatier and more flavorful than baby back ribs, and they’re usually less expensive too.
Nutrition
Calories: 788kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 3568mg | Potassium: 1367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1955IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4.5mg
