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## 👩🍳 Instructions
1. **Preheat your oven** to 275°F (135°C).
2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for maximum tenderness.
3. Season ribs generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder.
4. Wrap the ribs tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and nearly falling apart.
5. While the ribs cook, mix together BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar to create your sticky glaze.
6. Remove ribs from oven and carefully unwrap. Brush the glaze all over the ribs.
7. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C), return ribs to oven uncovered, and bake for another 15–20 minutes, basting with extra glaze halfway through, until sticky and caramelized.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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## 🔥 Pro Tips
* For even more smoky flavor, finish ribs on a hot grill for a few minutes.
* Serve with classic sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread for the full BBQ experience.
* Leftover ribs make amazing sandwiches or tacos!
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## ❤️ Final Thoughts
These **Tender, Sticky Ribs** are everything you want from a BBQ meal: rich, juicy, sticky, and bursting with smoky-sweet flavor. They’re surprisingly simple to make at home and sure to be the star of any meal or gathering.
Get ready for compliments—and maybe even some second helpings.
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Would you like a printable recipe or tips for making these ribs in a slow cooker or Instant Pot? Just let me know!
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