Oven BBQ Baby Back Ribs & Coleslaw
Fall-off-the-bone, no smoker required.
$28.21 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 1 rack baby back ribs, ~2.5 lb | $19.82 |
| BBQ spice rub | $0.34 |
| 1 cup BBQ sauce | $1.72 |
| 2 cups coleslaw mix | $1.72 |
| Mayo & vinegar, for dressing | $0.46 |
| Cornbread mix, side | $1.72 |
| Butter | $0.23 |
| Dinner rolls, side | $2.20 |
| Total | $28.21 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 1 rack baby back ribs, ~2.5 lb
- BBQ spice rub
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- Mayo & vinegar, for dressing
- Cornbread mix, side
- Butter
- Dinner rolls, side
How to Make It
- Rub ribs with spice mix, wrap tightly in foil, bake at 300°F for 2 hours until tender.
- Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce, broil or bake uncovered 10–15 minutes until caramelized.
- Toss coleslaw mix with mayo and vinegar dressing.
- Bake cornbread per package; serve alongside.
- Serve with dinner rolls on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Wrapping the ribs tight in foil for the low-and-slow part is what fakes a smoker.
Swap It: No baby backs on sale? St. Louis-style spare ribs work — add 20–30 minutes to the covered bake.
🍽️ Pairs well with Southern Fried Catfish & Hush Puppies
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