Baked BBQ Ribs

Fuss-free, baked BBQ ribs . . .

When the summer weather isn’t ideal, bake a batch of these savory and sweet BBQ ribs. They are perfect for a crowd and never fail to please.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. With a sharp knife, cut ribs into manageable servings, 2-3 ribs per servings. Cover with BBQ sauce and place them on a baking sheet. Bake the ribs low and slow at 300 for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and add a second layer of BBQ sauce, a bit of brown sugar and freshly ground black pepper (as seen in photos above). Put them back into the oven, and cook for an additional 15 minutes to caramelize the sugar. Remove from the oven, tent with aluminum foil and let the meat rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Basic BBQ Sauce

1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
3 tbs. apple cider vinegar
2 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. apple pie spice
3/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. celery salt

In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients over medium heat. Bring to a boil and keep stirring until everything is completely incorporated. Reduce the heat to low, gently simmering until sauce has thickened. This takes about 30-40 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.