Tender, Juicy Oven Ribs with the Perfect Spice Kick

Tender, Juicy Oven Ribs with the Perfect Spice Kick 

ingredients:

Ribs:

·        2 racks baby back or spare ribs

·        1 tbsp. olive oil

·        Salt to taste

Spice Rub:

·        2 tbsps. brown sugar

·        1 tabs paprika

·        1 tabs smoked paprika

·        1 tabs garlic powder

·        1 tabs onion powder

·        1 tsp ground cumin

·        1 tsp chili powder

·        1 tsp dried oregano

·        ½ tsp black pepper

·        ½ tsp cayenne pepper, if you like heat

·        ½ tsp salt

Optional Glaze:

·        ½ cup barbecue sauce

·        2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Procedures:

·        Expose the Ribs

·        Preheat oven to 300°F.

·        Remove the Membrane Flip the ribs over, and take a knife to run under the thin membrane, then pull it off in one quick go. This is what will make your ribs taste good and be tender.

·        Trim and Season trim off any loose or excess fat. Rinse the ribs with cold water and pat them dry using paper towels. Sprinkle a little salt on both sides.

2. Spice Rub:

·        Mix Spices In a mixing bowl combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper if using and salt.

Rub:

·        Slather this spice paste all over and on top of the ribs. Press in a little so it adheres nicely to the ribs.

3. Roast the Ribs:

Baking Plan:

·        Place the ribs on a large heavy-duty sheet of aluminum foil bone-side down. Brush the surface with olive oil. Raise the sides of the foil across the ribs.

Bake and wrap:

·        Gently wrap the ribs and arrange on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan; bake 2½ to 3 hours or until the meat is very tender

4. An optional glaze:

Glaze Mix: 

·        Stir in the honey or maple syrup to the sauce.

Glaze Ribs:

·        Unwrap the ribs and brush in the with glaze.

5. Broil Ribs:

·        Broiler the glazed ribs for about 5 minutes or until the glaze is bubbly and starting to crisp. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.

Rest and Serve:

·        Allow the ribs to rest on a cutting board for a few minutes before cutting them between the bones into individual ribs and serving them, topped with a little more barbecue sauce if desired.

Not without a few Pro Pointers:

Low and Slow: 

·        This recipe heats it slow cooks the sauce and in the process, the now sauce covered ribs this makes the ribs tender and not dry.

·        Make sure to massage spice rub into the meat and refrigerate a few hours or overnight for an even more intense flavor.

Rest:

·        Allowing the ribs to rest lets the juice stay inside the meat.

·        Serve with your favorite sides.