Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce

Step 1

Combine the Rub ingredients and rub onto both sides of the ribs (most on meaty side). Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes (or overnight).

Step 2

Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F (all oven types).

Step 3

Place ribs on a tray in a single layer. Pour apple cider underneath the ribs, cover with foil then bake for 1 hour 30 minutes or until the meat is pretty tender (Note 5).

Step 4

Remove from oven, turn up to 180°C/350°F. Remove foil, drizzle with olive oil, then return ribs to oven for 15 minutes or until rub becomes nice and crusty.

Step 5

Line a new tray with foil then baking / parchment paper (you'll thank me later).

Step 6

Remove ribs from oven, transfer to lined tray. Pour any juices from tray over the ribs.

Step 7

Flip ribs so the bonier side is up. Slather with Barbecue Sauce, then bake 10 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from oven, then turn ribs over so the meaty side is up. Slather with Barbecue Sauce, bake 5 minutes. Repeat 2 or 3 more times until you've got a thick glaze on the ribs.

Step 9

Cut ribs into individual or multiple rib portions and serve with remaining Barbcue Sauce!

Step 10

Place all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes or until thickened.

Step 11

Adjust to taste: sweetness with brown sugar / honey, salt and sour with vinegar. Use for glazing ribs and as a sauce for serving.