A delightful recipe for tender, flavorful ribs baked in a sweet and tangy sauce.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Preheating ensures even cooking from the start.
Place the ribs in a roasting pan and cover with aluminum foil.
Covering the ribs helps retain moisture during cooking.
In a saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and smoked paprika. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly.
Stir the sauce frequently to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
Pour half of the sauce over the ribs, reserving the rest for later. Re-cover the pan with foil.
Reserve some sauce for basting during cooking or serving.
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, basting with the reserved sauce every hour.
Basting ensures the ribs stay moist and flavorful.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Resting allows the juices to redistribute, making the ribs more tender.
