# What You Need:
→ Ribs
01 - 3 to 4 pounds pork or beef ribs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Dry Rub
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Barbecue Sauce
10 - 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
02 - Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs if present, then pat dry with paper towels.
03 - Rub olive oil evenly over the ribs. Combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Coat ribs thoroughly with the dry rub.
04 - Place ribs meat-side up on the prepared baking sheet and cover tightly with foil.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 2½ hours until meat is tender and pulls away from the bones.
06 - Mix barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl while ribs cook.
07 - Remove ribs from the oven and increase oven temperature to 425°F or preheat a grill to medium-high.
08 - Brush ribs generously with the barbecue sauce mixture.
09 - Return ribs uncovered to the oven or place on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, basting once, until sauce is caramelized and sticky.
10 - Let ribs rest for 5 minutes. Slice between the bones and serve with extra sauce on the side.
