Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs with Fancy Hank’s BBQ Sauce

No smoker? No dramas. These oven-baked ribs bring the BBQ flavour without ever leaving the kitchen. Tender, sticky, fall-off-the-bone perfection—just let the rubs, sauce, and time do the heavy lifting.

Serves:

• 4 (with sides)
• 2 (if you’re both properly hungry)

Ingredients:

• 1 rack of baby back ribs
• Fancy Hank’s BBQ Pepper
• Fancy Hank’s Taco Rub
• Fancy Hank’s Original BBQ Sauce
• Mustard of your choice (we like something with a bit of heat)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Trim any excess fat from the ribs.
3. Flip the ribs and remove the membrane from the back: slide a knife under it, loosen it, then use a paper towel to peel it off in one go.
4. Rub both sides of the ribs with mustard to help the seasoning stick.
5. Then coat generously with Fancy Hank’s BBQ Pepper and Taco Rub.
6. Place ribs meat-side up on a baking tray or dish (uncovered) and bake for 2 hours.
7. After 2 hours, remove from the oven and slather both sides with Fancy Hank’s Original BBQ Sauce.
8. Wrap tightly in foil and return to the oven for 1 more hour.
9. Remove foil, baste again with BBQ Sauce, and bake uncovered for another hour, brushing with more sauce every 20 minutes for that glossy, sticky finish.
10. Slice between the bones into riblets and serve hot.

Pro Tip:

Pair with slaw, cornbread or just a stack of napkins and your favourite beer. Leftovers make a killer rib sandwich (if there are any).

No smoker? No worries. Fancy Hank’s BBQ rubs and sauces bring the smokehouse flavour home—order online or find a stockist near you.