Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove Membrane:
Turn the ribs over to the bone side. Use a knife or your fingers to lift and loosen the membrane on one of the middle bones. Once loosened, grip the membrane with a paper towel and pull it off.
Prepare the Dry Rub:
In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
Season the Ribs:
Sprinkle the dry rub over both sides of the ribs and rub it in to ensure an even coating.
Wrap in Aluminum Foil:
Lay out two long pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (long enough to wrap each rack of ribs separately).
Place each rack of ribs on a piece of foil and wrap tightly. Make sure the foil is sealed so the juices won’t escape.
Bake in the Oven:
Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours. The ribs should be tender but not falling apart.
Prepare the BBQ Sauce:
While the ribs are baking, mix the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water in a bowl. This will be used for basting.
Preheat Grill (or Broiler):
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (or your broiler).
Finish on the Grill (or Broiler):
Remove the ribs from the foil and place them directly on the grill (or under the broiler).
Baste the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce mixture and cook for 5-10 minutes on each side, turning and basting frequently, until the ribs are caramelized and have a nice glaze.
Serve:
Once done, remove the ribs from the grill (or broiler) and let them rest for a few minutes. Slice between the bones and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
These Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs are tender, flavorful, and perfect for a barbecue feast. Enjoy!
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