Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs
Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs feature a bold, smoky dry rub that melds with layers of sticky barbecue glaze, creating tender meat that pulls cleanly from the bone. The balance of sweet brown sugar, warm cumin, and a gentle cayenne kick makes each bite rich and satisfying. Perfect for a weekend dinner or casual game-day spread when you want big barbecue flavor without firing up the grill.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 20
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the ancho chile powder, white and brown sugars, salt, black pepper, cumin, dry mustard, cayenne, and chipotle pepper until well combined.
- 3
Set the rib rack meat-side down on heavy-duty aluminum foil. Prick the back of the rack several times with a knife. Generously coat all sides of the rack with the dry rub. Store any leftover dry rub in an airtight container for later use.
- 4
With the meat facing down, fold the foil around the rack to form a tight seal. Place it on a sheet pan.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, about 2 hours. Remove and let cool for 15 minutes.
- 6
Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 7
Open the foil, drain and discard any collected juices and fat. Brush barbeque sauce over all sides of the rack.
- 8
Turn the rack on the foil so the meat faces up. Return it to the oven with the foil open and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush another layer of barbeque sauce on the meat side only. Repeat baking and brushing 4 more times, for a total baking time of 50 minutes.
- 9
Cut the rack into individual rib portions and serve with additional barbeque sauce.
- Calories 858.97 kcal High 43%
- Protein 70.8 g Good Source 142%
- Carbohydrate 55.28 g 20%
- Total Fat 38.06 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 13.37 g High 67%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 248.17 mg High 83%
- Sodium 1131.57 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 3.66 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 45.22 g --
- Added Sugars 20.03 g High 40%
- Calcium 182.72 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 6.41 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 1363.21 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 75.61 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 2.85 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Oven Roasted Baby Back Ribs is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 3 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue Sauce, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 858.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Baby Back Ribs, Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs?
- About 3 hrs 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 858.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs healthy?
- Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 858.97 calories and 70.8 g of protein, or 142% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1131.57 mg (49% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.37 g (67% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 20.03 g (40% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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