Pork Ribs Recipes

These are the best ribs! Baking low and slow is our secret to fall off the bone oven-baked ribs. Some people think that ribs should be left to the “pit masters” — it’s just not true. Baking ribs in the oven is seriously easy. All you need is time — 95% of the recipe time is sitting back and relaxing while the ribs bake. Let’s do this! Jump to the Oven-Baked Ribs Recipe

The best, most fool-proof way to make sure that your ribs are fall off the bone tender is to bake them, covered, at a low temperature in your oven. We bake our ribs in a 275° F oven for two to three hours. It is this simple method that guarantees tender ribs!

We learned how to make oven-baked ribs from Steamy Kitchen and have never looked back! So we suggest you prep the ribs, pick out a favorite movie, open a beer, and relax until done.

These baked ribs are so easy — all you need is time. We bake the ribs before adding any sauce, and then when baked, we brush on our favorite barbecue sauce.

You can use the barbecue sauce suggested in the recipe below (it’s so simple to make) or use your favorite homemade or store-bought sauce. (We also LOVE this sweet and tangy bbq sauce).

We use a similar sauce when making these barbecue chicken wings. You can also season the ribs with your favorite BBQ rub. We keep our ribs simple in the video and only use salt and pepper, but you can always add more flavor with a spice rub.

Easy Fall Off the Bone Oven-Baked Ribs

Low and slow cooking make these oven-baked ribs fall off the bone tender. Once baked, we like to add our sweet and spicy barbecue sauce to the ribs, but use whatever you love. For the most tender ribs, we remove the thin membrane covering the back of the rack. Depending on where you have purchased ribs, this may already be done for you. If not, instructions are in the notes section below. FAQ: We call for baby back ribs in the recipe, but other types of ribs (spareribs, country-style, St. Louis-style) will work with this recipe. Cook time should be similar, we recommend that you check on the ribs while they cook to see how they are progressing. FAQ: Doubling or tripling the recipe below should not change the recipe method or bake time. You might need to use two pans for baking.

Prep: 15min

Total: 3h15min

Yield: Makes 4 Servings

Serving Size: 1/2 rack

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/2 rack, calories 433, Protein 26 g, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 11 g, Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 694 mg

Ingredients:

• 2 to 2 1/2 pounds baby back pork ribs
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup ketchup, try our homemade ketchup recipe
• 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (suggestion Sriracha)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• Salt and ground pepper, to taste

Instruction:

1. Heat oven to 275° Fahrenheit (135C).
2. If the ribs still have the thin membrane covering the back of the rack, remove it. See how in the notes section below.
3. Season both sides of the ribs with a generous amount of salt and pepper. If you are using a spice rub, add season the ribs with it now. Place the ribs, meat-side up, into a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. (It may be necessary to cut the ribs in half for them to fit into the pan).
4. Cover the pan or baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil, and then bake until the meat falls easily from the bones, 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours. We like to check the ribs after 2 hours to see how they are progressing. The ribs are done when the meat is cooked through and tender.
5. While the ribs bake, make the barbecue sauce. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
6. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
7. Add the ketchup, hot chili sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine, season with salt then cook for 2 minutes. Set aside in preparation for the ribs to finish roasting.
8. Remove the ribs from the oven, discard the aluminum foil and generously brush both sides with barbecue sauce.
9. Optional: Move an oven rack near the top of the oven. Turn broiler to high and broil the ribs for 3-4 minutes, just until the barbecue sauce begins to caramelize. (Keep a close eye on the ribs while they broil so the sauce does not burn.)
10. Store baked ribs, in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze, wrapped in foil or freezer paper and in an airtight container, for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, and then reheat.
11. To reheat the ribs, wrap in foil or parchment paper and place into a 300°F oven until warmed through, about 30 minutes. If you have some leftover, slather some extra sauce that’s been warmed over the ribs before serving.

Oven Barbecue Ribs

Oven Barbecue Ribs slathered in the most delicious sticky barbecue sauce with a kick of garlic and optional heat! Juicy, tender and melt-in-your-mouth ribs are so easy to make! Double up on incredible flavour with an easy to make dry rub first, then coat them in a seasoned barbecue sauce mixture so addictive you won’t stop at one!

Prep: 10min

Total: 145min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 630 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 34 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 1776 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 24 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds (2 kg) baby back pork ribs
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili or Cayenne powder ((optional))
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups (500ml) barbecue sauce
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 – 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper ((optional for heat))
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Peel off tough membrane that covers the underside/bony side of the ribs. Place on a baking sheet or tray lined with foil (or parchment paper).
3. Combine together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin and chili or Cayenne. Sprinkle seasoning over ribs and drizzle with oil. Rub the seasoning all over the ribs on both sides. Cover tray with foil and bake for 2 hours.
4. During the last 5 minutes of cook time, mix together sauce ingredients.
5. Remove ribs from the oven, remove foil and spread the tops of the ribs with the barbecue sauce mixture.
6. Increase oven temperature to 460°F (240°C). Return ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for a further 10 minutes. Change oven settings to broil (or grill) on medium-high heat to lightly char and caramelise the edges (about 3 minutes).
7. Rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to recirculate back into the meat before slicing.
8. Enjoy!

Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce

Recipe video above. Barbecue pork ribs made in the oven! It’s easy, the ribs are meltingly tender and it’s packed full of flavour from the rub, braising the ribs in cider (see Note 1 for subs!) and the homemade barbecue sauce glaze! (Note: BBQ Sauce ingredients not consistet with the video!! Editing blunder – use ingredients listed in recipe below. Need to fix video!!)

Prep: 15min

Total: 150min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 814 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 55 g, Saturated Fat 18 g, Cholesterol 187 mg, Sodium 1733 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 33 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2.5 tsp paprika powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder ((sub with onion powder))
• 1.5 tsp onion powder ((sub with garlic powder))
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper ((omit for not spicy))
• 1.5 tsp dried thyme
• 1.5 tsp dried oregano
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 – 2.5kg / 4 – 5lb pork ribs (2 racks)
• 3/4 cup sweet alcoholic apple cider (hard cider) (, or apple juice (Note 2))
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar ((Note 3))
• 1 1/2 cups tomato ketchup ((or Aussie tomato sauce))
• 1/2 cup water ((or use remaining apple cider!))
• 1 1/2 tbsp molasses (, orginal (not blackstrap, Note 4))
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp mustard powder
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Tabasco or cayenne pepper ((optional, for spiciness))

Instruction:

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Grilled Ribs

This grilled barbecue ribs recipe couldn’t be easier to make! The baby back ribs cook low and slow on the grill and are basted in sticky-sweet barbecue sauce.

Prep: 15min

Total: 2h15min

Yield: 6 – 8 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c. light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 racks baby back ribs (about 5 to 6 pounds total)
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grates
• 1/2 c. chicken stock
• 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 c. BBQ sauce, plus more to serve

Instruction:

1. Preheat a grill (charcoal or gas) to 300˚, with the coals or flames only under one half of the grill.
2. For the spice rub: Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) in a small bowl.
3. Place the rack of ribs on a large sheet tray and remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs. Rub the vegetable oil all over both sides of the ribs, then sprinkle evenly with the spice rub.
4. Place the ribs on the sheet tray, with the curves of the bones facing down. Add the chicken stock and vinegar to the tray. Wrap the tray tightly with aluminum foil and place on the grill over the side with no coals/flame. Cook over indirect heat until the internal temperature of the ribs reads 180˚ to 190˚, about 90 minutes to 2 hours. (Alternatively, you can bake these ribs in a 300° oven.)
5. Increase the grill temperature to 375˚ and oil the grill grates well. Transfer the ribs directly over the grill grates and brush the tops with the BBQ sauce. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully turn the ribs over and baste the other side with the BBQ sauce. Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Continue basting and turning the ribs until the BBQ sauce has created a sticky coating and the ribs are charred in spots, 10 to 20 minutes longer.
6. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board, brush with any remaining sauce, cut into pieces and serve.

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