Baked BBQ Beef Ribs

Easy oven baked BBQ beef ribs that are well-seasoned to the bone, slow baked, tender, juicy and fall off the bone perfection.

3 lbs meaty beef ribs
2-4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. ground paprika
2 tsp. dried oregano
3 Tbsp. BBQ Sauce, such as Sweet Baby Ray's

Rinse ribs and dry completely with paper towels.

Lightly coat ribs in olive oil.

Mix together seasoning and sprinkle generously over ribs, front and back. (You don't have to use all of seasoning mix)

Massage the spices into the ribs, adding more olive oil to help distribute the spices well if needed.

Place the ribs in a large ziplock bag or covered bowl and marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C/100°C fan, Gas Mark 0.5).

Place the ribs on a foil lined baking tray in a single layer.

Add another piece of foil on top to create a pouch for the ribs to cook in. Be sure to seal the edges of the foil so that it's tight and steam won't seep out.

Bake on the middle rack of 3½-4 hours. (Mine only needed 3½ hours) Check on it after the 3½ hour mark. The oven temperature is very low so you can afford to cook it a bit longer without worry)

When the ribs are done to your liking, drain off the excess fat.

Brush the ribs with desired amount of BBQ sauce.

Broil on low until the sauce is sticky. (this won't take long so keep an eye on it)

Serve hot.

Makes 4 servings.