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Easy Oven Baked Chipotle BBQ Ribs Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

These Easy Oven Baked Chipotle BBQ Ribs are tender, smoky, and packed with a rich, spicy chipotle-flavored barbecue sauce. Cooked low and slow in the oven, the ribs come out perfectly juicy and flavorful, with a sticky caramelized glaze that’s sure to impress. Perfect for a cozy dinner or casual gathering, this recipe offers a straightforward way to enjoy ribs without needing a grill or smoker.

Ingredients

Ribs

  • 2.75-3 pounds baby back ribs
  • 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Chipotle BBQ Sauce

  • ⅔ cups ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (use 2 for a milder kick)
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a large baking sheet with foil to catch drippings and make cleanup easier.
  2. Remove membrane and trim ribs: Slide a small knife under the thin white membrane on the back of the ribs and peel it off to improve tenderness. Trim any excess fat if desired and cut ribs into 2–4 sections for easier handling.
  3. Dry and oil ribs: Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel to help the seasoning stick, then brush the meaty side with olive or avocado oil to add moisture and promote browning.
  4. Season ribs: In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the oiled ribs on the meaty side.
  5. Arrange and cover ribs: Place the ribs meaty side up on the foil-lined baking sheet and cover tightly with foil to lock in moisture during slow cooking.
  6. Bake low and slow: Bake the covered ribs at 275°F for 2 hours. Test tenderness by piercing with a sharp knife or gently bending the ribs; the meat should pull away from the bone easily. If not tender, bake an additional 20–30 minutes.
  7. Prepare chipotle BBQ sauce: While ribs bake, blend ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a blender until smooth and well combined.
  8. Increase oven temperature: Remove ribs from the oven and increase the oven heat to 325°F (163°C) in preparation for glazing.
  9. First glaze and bake: Brush the ribs with ¼ cup of the BBQ sauce and bake uncovered for 15 minutes to let the sauce soak in and start to caramelize.
  10. Second glaze and broil: Brush the ribs again with another ¼ cup of BBQ sauce, then set the oven to broil. Broil the ribs for 3–4 minutes to create a sticky, caramelized finish.
  11. Serve: Serve the ribs hot with the remaining BBQ sauce on the side for extra dipping and flavor.

Notes

  • Removing the membrane from the back of the ribs helps ensure tenderness and allows seasoning to penetrate better.
  • Adjust chipotle peppers according to your preferred spice level; fewer peppers yield a milder sauce.
  • Covering the ribs tightly during the initial bake keeps them moist and tender by trapping steam.
  • Broiling at the end caramelizes the sauce quickly—watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Leftover ribs and sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/easy-oven-baked-chipotle-bbq-ribs-recipe/