Barbecue Pork Back Ribs in the Oven

Who can resist fall of the bone barbecue Pork Back Ribs in the oven covered with a tangy barbecue sauce?  Make the best BBQ Back Ribs in 4 easy steps with this recipe.

Love pork? Try my recipe for Pasta in Tomato Sauce with Pork Ribs, The Best Pulled Pork with Gravy, Pan seared Pork Chops with Wine Vinegar or my Easy Herb Crusted Pork Rib Roast.

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Now I can't take credit for this recipe one hundred percent. The idea of putting this Pork Back Ribs to paper came to me by two of my husband's friends who are masters of the barbecue.  Although today, we are going to be baking these ribs.

This recipe for fall of the bone Pork Back Ribs is the ideal food for a super-bowl Sunday or any Sunday for that matter.

This Homemade Pizza Dough Pizza or these Sweet Potato Fries are the perfect accompaniment for this Baked BBQ Rib Recipe.

Here's Why You'll Love this Dish

• so tender that the meat literally falls off the bone
• sweet and salty taste is addictive and loved by children and adults
• customize the number of portions
• easy to make
• literally cooks itself allowing you do to other things while you wait

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Ingredients

This recipe for BBQ Baked Pork Back Ribs calls for very few ingredients.

• Pork Back Ribs or Side Ribs
• BBQ Sauce
• Salt and Pepper

Pork Back Ribs vs. Pork Side Ribs

Side Ribs are the ribs that extend down the side of an animal. The extend over the belly and the breast bone has been removed from the rib.  Side ribs are more commonly known as spare ribs.  Back ribs are the upper portion of the rib closer to the back or spine.  Back ribs are meatier and more flavorful and more tender.  Side ribs have more connective tissue but are still very flavorful, but require more cooking to break down  the connective tissue.

I use back ribs for this recipe because they are more tender. Side ribs will work fine too.  The choice is yours, just adjust the cooking time if needed to make these fall off the bone BBQ ribs.

Do You Remove the Membrane Before Cooking Ribs?

Some will remove the membrane on the pork back ribs.  The membrane is that tough slimy silver-skin that covers the back portion of the ribs.  Note that if you do decide to remove the membrane, the ribs will literally fall apart while they are cooking and it may make a sloppy mess.

I personally do not remove the membrane, particularly because I want to turn the ribs every 30 minutes or so. Removing the membrane is suited more for barbecuing the pork back ribs, where you might not have them on the grill for more than necessary.

Blanching Your Pork Ribs Before Cooking

Blanching your ribs is absolutely necessary if you want your rib meat to fall off the bone.  What's blanching?  Blanching is also known as boiling, or dunking in hot water. When you blanch food, you're not necessarily cooking it. Your just dunking it in hot water for a few minutes and then removing it and stopping the cooking process by placing the food in cold water.

I start by filling a large pot of water and bringing it to a boil. Then I'll cut my ribs in two so that it fits neatly inside the pot.

Let them simmer for about 5 minutes, just enough time for the excess fat to seep out and into the water.

But, wait, I don't place my ribs in cold water after I blanch them. I will place them on a baking sheet though.

patience is a virtue

Half way through cooking, turn your ribs so that they cook evenly.

Once your ribs are ready, and you'll know when they are ready because they will start to break apart as you are turning them.  Take your favorite barbecue sauce and brush it on top.  Your not cooking the ribs in the barbecue sauce, your just warming up the sauce on the pork ribs.  Flip the ribs and coat the other side and cook for a few more minutes.

How to Make Fall of the Bone Pork Back Ribs in the Oven

Heat oven to 350°F.

Cut the ribs into two equal pieces so that you can fit it into a pot

In a large pot, filled half way with water. Bring to boil. Place ribs in boiling water for about 5 minutes, just to release and cut down the pork fat.

Remove the ribs from the water and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Cover the ribs with foil and fold the outer edges of the foil so that the ribs are sealed inside like a pocket. Place ribs in oven and turn them every 30 minutes. The ribs are going to cook for about 2 hours. You'll know that they are ready when you go to turn them and they look like they will just fall apart.

Brush the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking. You'll brush one side, then wait about 8 minutes, turn and then brush the other side. Once the ribs are ready, take them out to rest for about 5 minutes, then cut and serve them.

You'll brush one side, then wait about 8 minutes, turn and then brush the other side. Once the ribs are ready, take them out to rest for about 5 minutes, then cut and serve them.

Storage Instructions

If you have leftovers, store them refrigerated in an airtight container for a maximum of 4 days.

You can also freeze for later, in microwave and freezer safe containers. When you are craving some ribs, thaw them out in the fridge for 24 hours and then warm it up.

Substitutions and Variations

The sweet and savory BBQ Pork Ribs in the oven are perfect the way they are, but if you are up to trying something different, try one of these variations:

• Spice - add some heat by incorporating chilli oil or red pepper flakes
• Grill - make them on the grill, they won't take so long and then add the BBQ sauce at the end
• Sauce - change up the sauce, use a honey dijon or a BBQ sauce infused with alcohol like whiskey, beer or wine.

The perfect recipe isn't that far away. I'd love to know how you substituted ingredients to fit your dietary needs. Drop a comment below and let me know!

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Fall off the Bone BBQ Back Ribs

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AmyG

Who can resist fall of the bone barbecue Pork Back Ribs in the oven covered with a tangy barbecue sauce?  Make the best BBQ Back Ribs in 4 easy steps with this recipe.

Love pork? Try my recipe for Pasta in Tomato Sauce with Pork Ribs, The Best Pulled Pork with Gravy, Pan seared Pork Chops with Wine Vinegar or my Easy Herb Crusted Pork Rib Roast.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Main Entrées

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 217 kcal

Equipment

• baking sheet
• basting brush
• airtight containers

Ingredients

  

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• 3 pounds Pork Back Ribs or pork side ribs
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground pepper
• ½ cups Barbecue Sauce

Instructions

 

• Heat oven to 350°F. In a large pot, filled half way with water. Bring to boil. Cut the ribs into two equal pieces so that you can fit it into a pot and place in boiling water for about 5 minutes, just to release and cut down the pork fat.
• Remove the ribs from the water and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. If possible place parchment paper on top of the foil before laying the ribs on top. This will help with sticking. Cover the ribs with foil and fold the outer edges of the foil so that the ribs are sealed inside like a pocket.
• Place ribs in oven and turn them every 30 minutes. The ribs are going to cook for about 2 hours. You'll know that they are ready when you go to turn them and they look like they will just fall apart.
• Brush the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking. You'll brush one side, then wait about 8 minutes, turn and then brush the other side. Once the ribs are ready, take them out to rest for about 5 minutes, then cut and serve them.

Notes

Top Tips

Blanching your ribs is absolutely necessary if you want your rib meat to fall of the bone. 

You don't want to leave the ribs in the oven with the barbecue sauce for too long, otherwise the sauce will burn right onto the ribs.  Once your satisfied with the color of the ribs, take them out of the oven and let them stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

If you like, you can put some extra barbecue sauce in a bowl in case your family or guests want extra sauce on the side for these amazing BBQ Pork Ribs.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 454mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

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