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Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs {rave reviews}

July 16, 2017 Updated: August 13, 2019 By Dawn - Girl Heart Food 75 Comments

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Pork ribs on the grill that have been brushed with bbq sauce.

The very best recipe for Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs with rave reviews every time! It’s no wonder because they are delicious! 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!

Rack of pork ribs brushed with bbq sauce on the grill.

I’ve made this easy rib recipe a SO many 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 ๐Ÿ˜€ ).

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.

Note—>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 while having a super casual day (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.  Don’t you just love summer?

Do I Have to Remove the Membrane on Ribs?

Pork ribs have a little thin layer of membrane on the back (or underside) of them. It is recommended to remove (and it’s easy to do so) because it can be tough to chew and nobody has time for that ๐Ÿ˜‰

Fine Cooking has a great guide for removing the silverskin from the back of ribs.  So, take the few minutes and remove before baking and you will be happy you did!

Uncooked pork ribs on a cutting board.

Best Dry Rub For Ribs

I like to keep things simple when making a dry rub for ribs and use pantry staples (while still adding tons of flavour).  For this spice blend I used –

  • Brown sugar
  • Cayenne
  • Chili powder
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Oregano
  • Paprika
  • Mustard powder
  • Salt and pepper

Tip—>if you don’t like things spicy, feel free to add less cayenne and if you like things more spicy, add more. You do what you enjoy best!

Dry rub spices for oven baked ribs on a white plate.

How to Prepare Pork Ribs for the Oven?

Generously massage the dry rub on your fat-trimmed ribs, 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.

I like to place the package in a casserole dish to catch any liquid that may leak out

How Long Should I Marinate Ribs with a Dry Rub?

Honestly, most times, I simply rub the ribs with the spice blend and into the oven they go.  But, if you have the time, rub the ribs generously with the spice blend, wrap up (per instructions below) and place in the fridge for a couple of hours, even overnight.

Do I Have to Grill the Ribs?

After the cooked ribs come out of the oven, they’re ready to eat. However, I love to rub with bbq sauce and grill to get a little char, i.e. extra flavour, and totally recommend grilling.

I love mine a little extra charred, but you can cook to how you like ’em.

Oven baked ribs that are brushed with bbq sauce.

Do Ribs Need to Rest After Cooking?

Nope, once the ribs are cool enough to eat, dig right in!

Ribs on the grill that are being brushed with bbq sauce.

What are the Best Sides to Serve with Ribs?

  • Veggie kabobs
  • Mac and cheese
  • Grilled corn
  • Potato salad
  • Pasta Salad
  • Green Salad
Delicious pork ribs covered in bbq sauce and grilled.

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.

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.

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

~Dawn

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

Oven baked ribs that are brushed with bbq sauce.
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Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs {rave reviews}

The very best recipe for Easy Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs with rave reviews every time! It's no wonder because these oven baked ribs are delicious! 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.ย  After, they are brushed with your favourite barbecue sauce and grilled.ย  Then, all that's left to do is dig in!ย 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword best rib recipe, rack of ribs in oven, spice rub ribs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Dawn – Girl Heart Food

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F. Combine all seasonings/spices together in a small bowl (from brown sugar to black pepper), stirring to incorporate.
  • Trim ribs of any excess fat and silverskin. 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 or until cooked through. 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.ย  In order to handle easier, I cut the rack of ribs in half before proceeding with the recipe.
Refer to body of post for more tips.
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Pork ribs on the grill that have been brushed with bbq sauce.

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Comments

  1. Vivian Bannon

    September 18, 2019 at 2:22 pm

    I am planning on making these ribs this weekend. Wondering what kind of BBQ sauce you use or do you make your own!!

    Reply
    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      September 19, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      So happy to hear that, Vivian ๐Ÿ™‚ Use your favourite bbq sauce or a homemade one (there’s a blueberry bbq sauce on my site that would pair wonderfully). Hope you love them!

      Reply
  2. Trisha

    August 12, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    Could I use this recipe with beef ribs as well, would I need to change anything?

    Reply
    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      August 12, 2019 at 4:59 pm

      Hi Trisha! I haven’t use beef ribs in lieu of pork ribs for this recipe before. I would think that the spice rub would work well with beef ribs too. However, because they are two different types of proteins, I would imagine cook time would vary, so I can’t speak on that. If you do try, love to hear how they turn out for you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Lucy

    June 15, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    I heated them in oven and will bbq them tomorrow to save time. Is that ok to do?

    Reply
    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      June 15, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      Hi Lucy! I usually just cook them in the oven and right to the grill, but that should be a-ok too ๐Ÿ™‚ Definitely a great idea to save time! Hope you love ’em!

      Reply
  4. Brandy

    September 10, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    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 ๐Ÿ™‚ They’re a favourite in our home, especially in the summer months. Really happy you enjoy them too!!

      Reply
  5. Claire

    April 26, 2018 at 12:18 pm

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

    Reply
  6. Patty

    April 26, 2018 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    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 ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. 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 ๐Ÿ™‚ !!

      Reply
  8. 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 ๐Ÿ™‚ !!

      Reply
  9. 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 ๐Ÿ™‚ !!

      Reply
  10. 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 ๐Ÿ™‚ 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 ๐Ÿ˜‰ Have a lovely weekend too!

      Reply
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