Go Back
–+ servings

Texas BBQ Ribs

Teresa Ambra
Delectable old-fashioned Texas barbecue-style ribs. These ribs are baked in the oven with sliced lemons and diced onions then slathered with a tasty barbecue sauce. This recipe is gluten free.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Pork Main Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

RIBS:

  • 3 lbs. spare ribs usually pork but can use beef ribs
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 lemons or lemon juice

TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE:

  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrins makes a GF sauce)
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup catsup (purchase GF ketchup)

Instructions
 

RIBS:

  • Place ribs in a large greased or oiled pan.
  • Place one lemon slice over each rib.
  • Sprinkle chopped onions over top of all.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes at 350°.
  • If there is a lot of grease, pour off.
  • Pour BBQ sauce over top of ribs and bake an additional 1 ½ to 2 hours.
  • (I usually bake about 2 ½ hours longer).
  • Baste with sauce every 15 minutes.
  • If sauce thickens too much add a little hot water, to prevent ribs from browning too much.
  • Cover with foil the last 30 minutes of baking if ribs are getting too dark.

TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE:

  • Mix ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes on top of stove.

Notes

NOTE: My mom never used tomato juice, just a mixture of more catsup and water. Although I have done it both ways.
NOTE: You can also sprinkle about a teaspoon of lemon juice over each rib if you don’t have lemons. Either way works fine.
NOTE: Check your condiments to make sure your catsup and Worcestershire sauce are gluten free if you want to ensure this recipe truly is gluten free.
NOTE: This recipe doesn't work that great on a cookie sheet because of too much splatter. If you want easier clean up, consider placing parchment paper on the bottom of your baking dish and spray with cooking spray.
NOTE: All ovens vary. I have had these ribs cook completely in less than two hours before. Yet sometimes the ribs have taken over three hours. It depends upon how meaty the ribs, whether they're bone-in or boneless, and oven temperature. Adjust time accordingly.
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen
Keyword barbecue, gluten free, pork, ribs
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!