Glazed Oven-Baked Pork Ribs
Tender pork ribs slow-cooked in foil until perfectly soft, then finished with a tangy homemade barbecue glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. A crowd-pleasing dish with rich, layered flavors and fall-off-the-bone meat.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 500 g (1 lb) pork ribs, trimmed
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Rinse and pat the pork ribs dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the ribs generously on all sides with salt and ground black pepper.
- 3
Wrap tightly in a double layer of aluminum foil and place in a baking dish.
- 4
Bake for 2 hours at medium heat until the meat becomes tender and falls from the bone.
- 5
While the ribs cook, make the glaze: melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 6
Stir in the vinegar, ketchup, crushed garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, then remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes.
- 8
Remove the ribs from the oven, unwrap, and brush generously with the glaze.
- 9
Return to the oven, uncovered, for 30 more minutes until golden and caramelized.
- 10
Serve immediately — the ribs should melt in your mouth.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra caramelization, finish under the broiler for 3–5 minutes at the end. Serve alongside mashed potatoes or coleslaw for a complete meal.
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