Tender Oven-Baked Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients

Ribs

• 3 pounds baby back ribs 2 slabs
• 2 yellow onions sliced
• 4 cloves garlic sliced

Spice Rub (optional)

• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

BBQ Sauce

• ½ cup barbecue sauce
• ½ cup chili sauce *see note or additional BBQ sauce
• ¼ cup ketchup

Instructions 

1. Preheat the oven to 275°F. In a small bowl, combine the spice mix and set aside. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2. If present, remove the white membrane from the back side of the ribs (see notes). Pat the ribs dry and check for little bone shards or pieces. Cut into 4 to 6 rib pieces.
3. Gently massage the seasoning mix (or salt and pepper) into both sides of the ribs.
4. Place the ribs on the prepared baking pan, meaty side down. Cover the ribs with onion and garlic. 
5. Cover & seal with another piece of foil.
6. Bake the ribs for 2 hours. Carefully open the corner of the sealed foil and pull a small piece of meat off to ensure the ribs are tender. If they are not tender, bake for another 20-30 minutes and check again.
7. Meanwhile, combine BBQ Rib Sauce ingredients together.
8. Remove the ribs from the oven and discard the juices, onions, and garlic. Brush ribs with olive oil and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
9. Grill or broil over medium high heat 5-10 minutes or until charred.