Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 6 tablespoons Emeril's Rustic Rub, recipe follows
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- Emeril's Bam B Q Sweet Original Barbecue Sauce
Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the pan twice (you will be folding this over the ribs and sealing.)
Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet in 1 layer. In a small bowl, combine the Rib Rub, salt, pepper, and celery salt and stir to combine. Divide the seasoning evenly among both slabs of ribs, coating well on both sides. Fold the sides of the foil over the ribs and seal tightly on all sides. Place the ribs in the oven and bake, undisturbed, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until ribs are very tender.
Remove the ribs from the oven and peel back the foil so that the ribs are exposed. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, coat the racks lightly on the meaty sides with barbecue sauce. Return to the oven until sauce is thickened and lightly browned, about 20 minutes longer. Remove the ribs from the oven and set aside to cool briefly before cutting between the ribs and serving. Serve with more barbecue sauce, if desired.
Rustic Rub:
- 8 tablespoons paprika
- 3 tablespoons cayenne
- 5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons onion powder
- 6 tablespoons salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
Yield: 2 1/4 cup
Photo: EJ's Simple Oven-BBQ Ribs Recipe

















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By DaiseyD
on February 09, 2013
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These were the best ribs I ever made and better than some I've had at a restaurant. After reading some of the reviews I decided to not only cut back on the salt in the basic rub, I also didn't add the additional salt and pepper called for in the recipe. After they baked for 3 hours I unwrapped them and brushed some BBQ sauce on. I put them back in the oven for another half hour uncovered and it was perfection! A super easy rib recipe that really impressed my husband! Thanks Emeril!!
By Sarah&Chuck
on February 08, 2013
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These ribs ROCK. I used to make ours on the charcoal grill, and swore by it. These are so tender and delicious. Plus, we don't have to go out in the cold to have awesome ribs in the Wisconsin winters!
By Cookie3263
on December 06, 2012
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These Ribs were a big smash with my family! They ask for the often So Thanks emeril for helping me to make them a Family Favorite
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