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Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs

July 16, 2017 Updated: January 15, 2019 By Girl Heart Food 69 Comments

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This recipe for Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs is deeeeelicioius! A simple spice mix combining both sweet and spicy components are blended together; the ribs are massaged with the spices and baked for a bit. After, they are brushed with your favourite barbecue sauce and grilled. Then, all that’s left to do is dig in!

Delicious pork ribs covered in bbq sauce and grilled.

I’ve made this recipe a bazillion times before now and I was always thinking that I have to share it with you guys.  By the time they were done, I’d just want to dig in – so sorry ’bout that (hope you’ll forgive me 😀 ).

Wait no longer, I tells ya!  The spice blend is simply a bunch of spices you probably have on hand in your pantry (oregano, paprika, brown sugar, cayenne and good stuff like that)- nothing complicated.  I do use a fair bit of cayenne pepper (cause you know this chicka likes it spicy, but you can use less if you like (or not at all)).

I prepared these ribs on Saturday; everything in this post is a tad casual (hey, it’s how I roll in the summer).  Plus, we are actually getting to enjoy our deck a lot more.  Why, you ask?  Well, we (hubby) stripped the stain from our deck; it was peeling off ever so badly.  Now, it looks brand spankin’ new!  We have our deck furniture out there, some potted plants and our new propane fire pit.  Oh, good times!  We can actually enjoy our outdoor area for the limited time we are nice weather ’round here.  However, don’t let me dare find a spider cause I will FREAK out, but you probably already knew that, didn’t you 😛 ?

How to Prepare Pork Ribs

On your fat trimmed ribs massage those spices into the meat, wrap in parchment, a little foil and throw in the oven (ok, not literally throw, but you get the drift).  The parchment paper acts as a little steamer for those ribs and keeps the moisture where it should be – in the meat.

Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs - girlheartfood.com

While you are waiting for those babies to do their thang, just sit there enjoying the smells permeating through your home.  Seriously, so so good!  Maybe have a beverage while you’re at it 😉

Once the ribs are cooked, brush with barbecue sauce and grill to kinda caramelize that sauce and just dig in.  I love mine a little extra charred, but you can cook to how you like ’em; you do you.

Oh, don’t forget those napkins cause you’re gonna need ’em.  But, I say when you are eating something like ribs, the messier the better….that just means it tastes extra yummy.Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs - girlheartfood.com

I usually serve these ribs with veggie kabobs and corn (cause the veggies totally cancel out the calories in the ribs – yeah right), but potato salad or pasta salad would be pretty sweet too.

Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs - girlheartfood.com

Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs - girlheartfood.com

Hope you love these Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs as much as we do!  They are in high rotation during the summer months around here. P.S. hubby makes an ‘appearance’ in the video brushing the sauce on the ribs 😀 He is totally the grill master in our home.

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Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon 🙂

~D

P.S. If you think this recipe for Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs will make your belly happy too, please be sure to hit that little Pin button.  Many thanks, you guys! XO

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Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs

This recipe for Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs is deeeeelicioius!  A simple spice mix combining both sweet and spicy components are blended together; the ribs are massaged with the spices and baked for a bit.  After, they are brushed with your favourite barbecue sauce and grilled.  Then, all that's left to do is dig in! 
Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Girl Heart Food

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper -or less if you prefer less spicy
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lbs pork side ribs -trimmed of excess fat. See below.
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce -approximately, your fave

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F. Combine all spices together in a small bowl, stirring to incorporate.
  • Pat spice mixture into ribs, pressing into meat and covering all over.
  • Wrap ribs with parchment paper. Then wrap ribs with aluminum foil. Place in dish and bake for 2 hours, 15-20 minutes. Carefully remove from oven and carefully unwrap (there will be steam).
  • Preheat grill to medium low. Brush one side of ribs with your favourite bbq sauce. Place bbq sauce side down on grill and cook for 3-5 minutes. Turn and coat other side with bbq sauce and cook 3-5 minutes more. The ribs are already cooked before grilling; you just want to caramelize/warm the sauce a little. Remove from grill and enjoy!

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Notes

I had one rack of ribs, about 2 lbs.  In order to handle easier, I cut the rack of ribs in half before proceeding with the recipe.
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A rack of pork ribs on the grill generously covered with bbq sauce.

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Comments

  1. Brandy

    September 10, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    Best ribs I’ve ever made!! I have not made ribs any other way since discovering this recipe.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      September 10, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you so much, Brandy – made my day to hear that 🙂 They’re a favourite in our home, especially in the summer months. Really happy you enjoy them too!!

      Reply
  2. Claire

    April 26, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    These really were falling off the bone.
    The brown sugar rub was just amazing!!!
    SOOO GOOD
    Thank you for such a great recipe.

    Reply
  3. Patty

    April 26, 2018 at 10:47 am

    Wow these rib look delicious, perfectly cooked and fall off the bone, just how we like them! Love the spice blend too! Really a must try!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      April 26, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      Thank you Patty! Hope you enjoy them as much as we do 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sheila

    October 2, 2017 at 11:58 pm

    We had a wonderful time last night with these tender and delicious ribs. My family kept asking me for the secret and I directed them to your blog for amazing and easy recipe. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      October 3, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      Thank you Sheila! Happy to hear that you enjoyed them 🙂 !!

      Reply
  5. Thao @ In Good Flavor

    August 18, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    I am a sucker for falling off the bone meat. These ribs look mouth-watering! Your spice rub sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      August 20, 2017 at 11:44 am

      Thank you so much Thao 🙂 !!

      Reply
  6. Kate | My Little Larder

    August 3, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    These look so delicious and I just love how easy they are to make. Can’t wait for summer to get out the grill and make these!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      August 4, 2017 at 10:49 am

      Thanks Kate! They are pretty delicious 🙂 !!

      Reply
  7. Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com

    July 20, 2017 at 5:54 am

    Your fall-off-the bone ribs are right up my alley! Love the combination of sweet and spicy and I completely agree with you – the messier the better 🙂 Summer is all about al fresco eating but I am totally with you when it comes to crawlies … Have a lovely weekend, Dawn!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 20, 2017 at 8:58 am

      Thank you Miriam!! Glad I’m not the only one 😉 Have a lovely weekend too!

      Reply
  8. karrie @ Tasty Ever After

    July 19, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    Dang girl! Your ribs look so yummy! I LUV my some fall-off-the-bone-porky goodness and I’ll have to try your easy cooking mehtod soon 🙂 Yay to a new deck and to Mr. B for working so hard on it so you and furry child can enjoy it 😉

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 20, 2017 at 8:57 am

      Woo hoo! Thanks Karrie!! You and me both 🙂 Spending as much time as I can on the deck while the weather is warm! xoxo

      Reply
  9. Jenny | The Baking Skillet

    July 19, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    Oh boy, these look so good and I wish I had seen this recipe 3 days back because I was looking for ribs recipe on Pinterest!! However, it is summer and for sure I will be making ribs again, will definitely give these ones a try.

    Reply
  10. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    July 19, 2017 at 9:40 am

    Wow! These do look delicious! Love that spice rub and that you first bake these in the oven and then finish on the grill! Perfect summer food! 🙂

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 19, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Thank you Kathy! For sure 😉 !

      Reply
  11. Adina

    July 19, 2017 at 8:55 am

    Oh my, these ribs look so delicious! Can you believe I have never had ribs like these, the only way we ever ate them in Romania were smoked in a soup (mostly bean soup) and it is the only way I have ever cooked them myself in Germany as well. What a shame, I really have to try them this way soon.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 19, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Thanks Adina! Yes, you do! I’m sure you’d love them as much as we do 🙂 !

      Reply
  12. Katherine | Love In My Oven

    July 18, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    This is literally making my stomach grumble Dawn!! We love ribs around here! I can’t wait to try your method. I’ll be sure not to “throw” them in the oven haha

    Reply
  13. Liz @ Ready To Yumble

    July 18, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    I literally can’t get enough of ribs in the summer, so I’m THRILLED to see how delicious these look! Time to try out a new recipe!

    Reply
  14. Meyer Food Blog

    July 18, 2017 at 11:07 am

    I absolutely love ribs and am craving them so much right now–think I might have to call in to work sick 🙂

    Reply
  15. Emily

    July 18, 2017 at 10:53 am

    That marinade/glaze sounds amazing! This is the type of food I wish would never end when I’m eating it ha.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 18, 2017 at 11:22 am

      I know what you mean! Thanks Emily 🙂

      Reply
  16. Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is

    July 18, 2017 at 10:21 am

    I recently made ribs for the first time in forever – but they DEFINITELY did not look/taste as good as these, bookmarking this one because that spice rub sounds absolutely delicious! Love the video!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 18, 2017 at 11:21 am

      I’m sure your ribs were fabulous, Michelle! Wanna taste tester for next time 😉 ?? Thanks so much!

      Reply
  17. Monica | Nourish & Fete

    July 18, 2017 at 9:46 am

    OK, I am ashamed to admit that I have NEVER made ribs before! Isn’t that awful for a food blogger!? But I have determined that I will tackle this before the end of this summer, so this post is perfectly timed for me. 🙂 I love the step-by-step photos and directions. I can do this! I believe!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 18, 2017 at 11:20 am

      What? No worries 😉 Now is the time to try 🙂 So happy you liked the post! Thanks Monica!

      Reply
  18. David @ Spiced

    July 18, 2017 at 9:37 am

    Oh man, I can’t enough delicious ribs during the summer months! And these ribs definitely look they’d make my belly happy. *High-five* to your husband for stripping the deck down. We did that last summer, and it felt like we had a whole new deck again. I know they sell those synthetic decks that don’t need to be stripped…but I like the rustic feel of a wooden deck. Call me crazy! A wooden deck and some ribs on the grill. That’s how we roll in the summer, too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 18, 2017 at 11:19 am

      Me too David!! So happy to have that deck done and it definitely does feel like new again. I agree – something about the rustiness of wood – can’t beat it! Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
  19. sara | belly rumbles

    July 18, 2017 at 9:24 am

    I’m so glad you shared the tried and tested recipe of yours. I do like my ribs on the charred sided too! Will be giving this one a go as I am salivating away at the thought.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 18, 2017 at 9:32 am

      Lots and lots of testing 😉 Thanks Sara! Hope you love them as much as we do!

      Reply
  20. heather (delicious not gorgeous)

    July 18, 2017 at 12:19 am

    your spice rub sounds so flavorful! and i’m drooling over that bark ??

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 18, 2017 at 9:32 am

      Thanks Heather! It is pretty delish 😉

      Reply
  21. Luci's Morsels

    July 17, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    The flavor combination of the spices in the rib rub sound amazing! So perfect for a summer barbecue!

    Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you Luci! They are a favourite around here 🙂

      Reply
  22. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    July 17, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    These look totally amazing Dawn! Tom and I love ribs, and so do lots of our friends. My neighbor makes excellent ribs. Perhaps I’ll make your recipe and we’ll have a cook-off!! Pinning and can’t wait to try. LOVE the video too!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you Mary Ann! Haha! That would be fun 😉 Appreciate the kind words!!

      Reply
  23. Jolina

    July 17, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    Oh my word this looks soooo good Dawn! So juicy and messy and fall off the bone, just how proper ribs should be! You bet I’m showing this to Red so we can make it ASAP. Love the video too. And yay for your deck! And yes I will freak out if (when???) I see a spider too. Too bad bug spray doesn’t protect us from them (or does it?!). Running works anyhow haha. Cheers. Have an awesome week!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks Jolina!! Woo hoo! Hope you guys love as much as we do 🙂 Hahaha! Running definitely works 😀 Have an awesome week too!

      Reply
  24. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

    July 17, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    Congrats on getting your deck redone and ready for summer! That’s a huge project! And now you can grill out all the TIME! 😀

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks girl! It definitely is! High five to that 😉

      Reply
  25. Milena | craftbeering.com

    July 17, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    You are getting really good at making videos:) Always happy to watch them. I am such a fan of ribs and these seem really, really tender. Totally in support of extra charring! Cheers to summer, cozy porches and ribs!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 7:09 pm

      Thank you Milena!! That’s sweet of you to say 🙂 Cheers to that, my friend!

      Reply
  26. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

    July 17, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    These look AMAZING Dawn! I’d totally add tons of cayenne too :). Hooray for deck time! I’m glad you’re having some nice weather so you can enjoy it! Hope you have an awesome week, my dear!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 7:05 pm

      Thank you Kelsie!!! Me too 😉 Have an awesome week!

      Reply
  27. Kate

    July 17, 2017 at 11:33 am

    I’m sending this straight to my husband who is a MAJOR fan of ribs!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 12:22 pm

      Yay! Thanks Kate :)!

      Reply
  28. Tara

    July 17, 2017 at 10:48 am

    Oh wow! Look at that glaze. It has been way too long since we have had ribs. Definitely perfect for summer.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks Tara 🙂 One of my favourite summer meals for sure!

      Reply
  29. prasanna Hede

    July 17, 2017 at 10:46 am

    These are so good! Although cant have them but definitely look so delicious.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you very much 🙂

      Reply
  30. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    July 17, 2017 at 10:37 am

    Yaaaaaaay to a brand spankin’ new deck, Dawn!!! I’m such a ‘lounge on the deck’ girl, so I am sharing in your excitement! And *ahem* Spideys be GONE! 😉 I looooooove me some ribs during the summer, but with everything going on I haven’t had a chance to make any… YET. Clearly I need to get all up in a platter of these, because they look spectacular! Finger lickin’ deliciousness right here! Pinned! Cheers, doll! XOXO

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 12:19 pm

      I know, right 😀 ? Thank you so much, Cheyanne! Definitely finger lickin’ good….need LOTS and LOTS of napkins 😉 XOXO

      Reply
  31. Helene D'Souza

    July 17, 2017 at 10:29 am

    what gorgeous looking ribs! The spices are spot on too, I wish I could make this tonight but getting ribs here is not always easy. Saving this for a special family gathering.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks Helene! I really hope you enjoy them 🙂 !

      Reply
  32. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

    July 17, 2017 at 10:00 am

    Ribs are one of my favourite things ever! Loving your recipe. They look luscious. Just the ways ribs should be 🙂

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 12:16 pm

      Me too, Jennifer!! Thank you so much 🙂 Happy you love ’em!

      Reply
  33. Brandi Crawford

    July 17, 2017 at 9:45 am

    These look amazing! I love good fall off the bone ribs! I also love all of the spices you used.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      Thank you very much, Brandi 🙂

      Reply
  34. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    July 17, 2017 at 9:16 am

    Aren’t ribs the best in the summer?! It’s one of our favorite foods to grill, and I look forward to it every single time. The fall-off-the-bone kind is the BEST way to eat them, in my opinion. I’ll have to try your version next time. Sounds SO good with all of those spices! Yay for summer and grilling recipes! Pinned! Hope your Monday is off to a great start!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Agreed!! Thanks so much for the kind words and Pin, Gayle! Have an awesome week 🙂

      Reply
  35. Sues

    July 17, 2017 at 1:04 am

    I just made ribs for dinner tonight, but now I’m suddenly craving them again. I made mine in my Instant Pot, but I LOVE them on the grill! These look incredibleeeee.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Yum! Haven’t tried in one of those before, but I bet they are awesome! Thanks so much, Sues!

      Reply
  36. Kate @ Framed Cooks

    July 16, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    Isn’t the deck your favorite place in the world in the summer – it must be so nice now that it is all refreshed! Except for the SPIDERS (right there with you on those, girl!). Meantime I am pinning these ribs right this minute, because they look beyond delicious!!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      Totally!!! Thank you so much Kate 🙂

      Reply
  37. [email protected]

    July 16, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    This is an incredible recipe, Dawn! I’d have to say ribs are by far one of my favorite meats to barbecue and your luscious take on them is making me hungry! Of course your video helps in the ‘pass me a plate, please….pronto!!’ department! I don’t blame you for digging right in! Wish I could right now, too! Have a wonderful week, my friend! XOXO

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 16, 2017 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you Annie!! It’s one of our favourite things to make/eat in the summer months. I’d share if we were neighbours 🙂 Have a wonderful week too! XOXO

      Reply

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