These Fall Off The Bone Baby Back Ribs are the best ever! Marinated for 8 hours in a to die for the dry rub and then slow-roasted in the oven on low for 3-4 hours. Finished off on the BBQ where they are smothered in barbecue sauce. So tender these pork ribs literally melt in your mouth on the first bite.
My dad was a huge rib fan. He would go on and on …. and on about the quality and value of the ribs based merely on the proportion of sauce to meat and how “fall off the bone,” his ribs were.
With years of fatherly education on what makes the best ever ribs, I am pleased to announce the only baby back rib recipe you will ever need! You will not be disappointed and may actually write me a thank you note after devouring them.
Fast forward many years and wouldn’t you know it I married a rib fanatic just like my dad! Lou, my husband, is also a huge BBQ Chicken fan and loves this Honey Sriracha Chicken Recipe too.
I think many men feel some draw to the good ole BBQ. Maybe it is the fire, chunks of meat and pokey tools that sometimes look like spears that bring them back to their caveman days. I don’t know what it is but BBQ Ribs are just as serious with my husband as they were with my Dad.
I don’t mean to harp on it but for my Dad, ribs were serious business. If they didn’t “fall off the bone” the moment that first delicious bite was taken well there was a problem Houston.
I myself don’t actually get to make this recipe. It is Lou (my husband) who insists that he is the guardian of the ribs or chicken! He also loves this Honey Sriracha Chicken Recipe.
Well, he is welcome to it! I have no problem breaking out a bevy or two while he cooks me dinner. You go right ahead, my dear. I will be in the kitchen making the side dish to go with these.
You soak the ribs in vinegar for a couple of hours, drain and dry with a paper towel, and then marinate with a rub (brown sugar and some spices). The vinegar adds flavor and the acidity tenderizes the meat.
what is the difference between back ribs and baby back ribs?
Back ribs are cut from where the rib meets the spine whereas baby back ribs are lower down towards the abdomen and are much smaller.
For this recipe, I highly recommend baby back ribs because they cook faster because they are smaller and I find them much more tender.
If you are using back ribs or any other type of rib I find them a bit tougher to get the whole fall off the bone thing happening. In this situation, I would recommend adding an additional 45 minutes to an hour of cook time in the oven.
how to know when ribs are done cooking?
Ribs are technically ok to eat at an internal temperature of 145°F however to get that fall-off-the-bone goodness you need to get them to about 165° F at least.
I find the best way to test to know when they are done is to carefully use tongs to try and pull a rib away from the rack. If it tears away easily that is a sign they are ready to go to the BBQ and get sauced!
How To make Tender and Juicy BBQ Ribs – for beginners
FAQ
How do you make ribs tender?
How do I make my ribs tender again?
Should I soak my ribs before cooking?
Can you soak ribs in vinegar?
For best results, leave the ribs in the vinegar marinade for 20-30 minutes. If you’ve mixed the vinegar with water or other ingredients (see Soaking Ribs in Vinegar and Water, below), you can get away with a longer soaking time. In general, though, less is more when it comes to soaking ribs in vinegar. Can You Soak Ribs in White Vinegar?
What is the treatment for pain in the ribs?
Rib pain could be due to an inflammatory condition; anti-inflammatory medication and analgesics can bring down the pain. Home remedies include applying a cold compress on the area of pain.
How do you tenderize Boneless Ribs?
The best way to tenderize these is to put them in a brine or marinade. Boiling ribs for an extended time and parboiling ribs for a shorter time are both popular methods of tenderizing ribs. You can use this method to tenderize bone-in-country-style ribs, but not boneless ribs. Put your ribs in a heavy saucepan and cover them with water.
How do you dry out ribs before cooking?
High heat will dry the ribs out in a heartbeat. You can also brine or marinate them beforehand, place a water pan in the grill or smoker, or enlist the aid of a mop sauce or spritzing liquid. Soaking the ribs in a saltwater solution prior to cooking will help the meat retain moisture.