Baked Short Ribs

These Baked Short Ribs are done entirely in the oven.  Baking them low and slow ensures a tender short rib.  It also gives you plenty of time to do other things, like make some cheesy polenta/mamaliga or creamy garlic mashed potatoes.

Ingredients for the Baked Short Ribs:

For the Dry Rub BBQ Seasoning:

• 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon corn starch
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

You can also use 5 tablespoons of your favorite bbq seasoning instead of the homemade blend.

All other ingredients:

• About 4 pounds bone-in short ribs
• 3/4 cup BBQ Sauce of your choice, or my Homemade BBQ Sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Cointreau or orange juice

How to make baked short ribs in the oven:

• Take the short ribs out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before baking them.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Combine the ingredients for the Dry Rub BBQ Seasoning.  Sprinkle the seasoning on each side of the short ribs, especially on the meaty side.
• Place the seasoned short ribs on a disposable baking tray.  Cover the ribs with foil and bake for 3 hours.
• In a small dish, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, and Cointreau.
• Transfer the short ribs to a second disposable baking tray.  Dispose of the first tray since it will be full of fat.
• Glaze the short ribs with the BBQ sauce mixture and return them to oven.  Bake uncovered for an additional hour, or until a knife can be inserted with little resistance.

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