Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs with Dry Rub and Caramelized Sauce

Ingredients

Ribs

• 2 racks baby back ribs or St. Louis-style ribs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Dry Rub

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Barbecue Sauce

• 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)

This combination of ingredients creates a balanced mix of smoky depth, sweetness, and mild heat. The brown sugar melts slowly as the ribs cook, helping the seasoning adhere and forming a lightly sticky surface even before the sauce is added.

Instructions