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 pork 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!
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 all. By the time they were done, I’d just want to dig in!
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 pepper and good stuff like that).
Note: I do use a fair bit of cayenne pepper, 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.
You’ll want to remove the silverskin from ribs (it’s easy to do so) because it can be tough to chew. So, take the few minutes and remove before baking and you will be happy you did!
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 use:
- Brown sugar
- Cayenne pepper
- 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 pepper. If you like things more spicy, add more. You do what you enjoy best!
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How to Prepare Pork Ribs for the Oven
Generously massage the dry rub on your fat-trimmed ribs, wrap in parchment, a little aluminum foil and throw in the oven (okay, 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 or colour (i.e. extra flavour), and totally recommend grilling.
I love mine a little extra charred, but you can cook to how you like ’em.
Do Ribs Need to Rest After Cooking?
Nope, once the ribs are cool enough to eat, dig right in!
Best Sides to Serve with Ribs
- Veggie kabobs
- Mac and cheese
- Grilled corn
- Potato salad
- Pasta Salad
- Green Salad
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).
If you make this easy fall off the bone ribs recipe, be sure to leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed! Thank you!
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Easy Fall off the Bone Ribs (rave reviews)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (less if you prefer less spicy)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds pork side ribs , trimmed of excess fat and silverskin
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce (approximately, your favourite variety)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, onion powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt and black pepper until well combined.
- Trim ribs of any excess fat and silverskin. Pat spice mixture onto ribs, pressing into meat and covering all over.
- Wrap ribs with parchment paper. Then wrap ribs with aluminum foil. Place into a baking dish (about 9-inch x 5-inch) and bake for 2 hours, 15 to 20 minutes or until fully 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 to 5 minutes. Turn and coat other side with BBQ sauce and cook 3 to 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!
Notes
Nutrition estimate (if provided) is based on 1 Serving.
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A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are guidelines only.
Jennifer
Since I found this recipe a couple of years ago it’s the only one I use. I’ve now been dubbed best rib maker by everyone. Tip: the parchment paper is the secret….don’t skip this step. Thank you.. truly the very best hands down even compared to a restaurant.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you very much for the kind words, Jennifer!! So happy you enjoy the recipe!! ‘Best rib maker’… that’s awesome!! 🙂
Megan
Love this recipe! How long would I bake with two racks of ribs, approximately 5 pounds.
Pria Rose
Going to make these ribs for Mother’s Day this year! I have gotten up to the rub and in the fridge overnight. When they go in the oven, does it matter if you put the meat side down or the bone side down in the baking dish? Also, does making double the amount elongate the bake time due to how much is in the oven? We have an older oven that doesn’t have any fancy additions like convection or things like that haha. Thanks!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Hi Pria Rose! That’s great! I cook meat side up. If your racks are about the same size as the ones I used (and you just have more of them), baking time should be the same. Perhaps you can separate into two baking dishes instead of piling all the racks into one. Just bake until cooked through and then finish on the grill. Hope you enjoy the recipe! It’s a favourite around here. 🙂
Vivian Bannon
I am planning on making these ribs this weekend. Wondering what kind of BBQ sauce you use or do you make your own!!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
So happy to hear that, Vivian 🙂 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!
Pria Rose
Hi Dawn! I didn’t see your comment in time and ended up baking them meat side down. They still turned out delicious! I left them in the oven a tad longer thinking it may need a little more time, but turns out they got a tiny bit dry in areas because of that. Since the oven stayed at 325, I should’ve known that it would take the same time. It wasn’t a total mess up though, they were great!! The family really loved them and I will be sharing this recipe with friends and family for more rib dinners to come!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
So happy to hear that you all enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for letting me know! Have a wonderful day. 🙂
Trisha
Could I use this recipe with beef ribs as well, would I need to change anything?
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
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 🙂
Lucy
I heated them in oven and will bbq them tomorrow to save time. Is that ok to do?
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Hi Lucy! I usually just cook them in the oven and right to the grill, but that should be a-ok too 🙂 Definitely a great idea to save time! Hope you love ’em!
Brandy
Best ribs I’ve ever made!! I have not made ribs any other way since discovering this recipe.
Girl Heart Food
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!!
Claire
These really were falling off the bone.
The brown sugar rub was just amazing!!!
SOOO GOOD
Thank you for such a great recipe.
Patty
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!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Patty! Hope you enjoy them as much as we do 🙂
Sheila
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.
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Sheila! Happy to hear that you enjoyed them!!
Thao @ In Good Flavor
I am a sucker for falling off the bone meat. These ribs look mouth-watering! Your spice rub sounds wonderful!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you so much Thao 🙂 !!
Kate | My Little Larder
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!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Kate! They are pretty delicious!!
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com
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!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Miriam!! Glad I’m not the only one 😉 Have a lovely weekend too!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
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 😉
Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Thanks Karrie!! You and me both 🙂 Spending as much time as I can on the deck while the weather is warm! xoxo
Jenny | The Baking Skillet
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.
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
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! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kathy! For sure!
Adina
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.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Adina! Yes, you do! I’m sure you’d love them as much as we do!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
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
Liz @ Ready To Yumble
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!
Meyer Food Blog
I absolutely love ribs and am craving them so much right now–think I might have to call in to work sick 🙂
Emily
That marinade/glaze sounds amazing! This is the type of food I wish would never end when I’m eating it ha.
Girl Heart Food
I know what you mean! Thanks Emily 🙂
Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is
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!
Girl Heart Food
I’m sure your ribs were fabulous, Michelle! Wanna taste tester for next time?? Thanks so much!
Monica | Nourish & Fete
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!
Girl Heart Food
What? No worries 😉 Now is the time to try. So happy you liked the post! Thanks Monica!
David @ Spiced
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! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
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 🙂
sara | belly rumbles
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.
Girl Heart Food
Lots and lots of testing 😉 Thanks Sara! Hope you love them as much as we do!
heather (delicious not gorgeous)
your spice rub sounds so flavorful! and i’m drooling over that bark ??
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Heather! It is pretty delish 😉
Luci's Morsels
The flavor combination of the spices in the rib rub sound amazing! So perfect for a summer barbecue!
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Girl Heart Food
Thank you Luci! They are a favourite around here 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
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!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Mary Ann! Haha! That would be fun 😉 Appreciate the kind words!!
Jolina
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!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Jolina!! Woo hoo! Hope you guys love as much as we do 🙂 Have an awesome week too!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
Congrats on getting your deck redone and ready for summer! That’s a huge project! And now you can grill out all the TIME! 😀
Girl Heart Food
Thanks girl! It definitely is! High five to that 😉
Milena | craftbeering.com
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!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Milena!! That’s sweet of you to say 🙂 Cheers to that, my friend!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
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!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kelsie!!! Me too 😉 Have an awesome week!
Kate
I’m sending this straight to my husband who is a MAJOR fan of ribs!
Girl Heart Food
Yay! Thanks Kate :)!
Tara
Oh wow! Look at that glaze. It has been way too long since we have had ribs. Definitely perfect for summer.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Tara 🙂 One of my favourite summer meals for sure!
prasanna Hede
These are so good! Although cant have them but definitely look so delicious.
Girl Heart Food
Thank you very much 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
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
Girl Heart Food
I know, right? Thank you so much, Cheyanne! Definitely finger lickin’ good….need LOTS and LOTS of napkins 😉 XOXO
Helene D'Souza
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.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Helene! I really hope you enjoy them!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Ribs are one of my favourite things ever! Loving your recipe. They look luscious. Just the ways ribs should be 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Me too, Jennifer!! Thank you so much 🙂 Happy you love ’em!
Brandi Crawford
These look amazing! I love good fall off the bone ribs! I also love all of the spices you used.
Girl Heart Food
Thank you very much, Brandi 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
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!
Girl Heart Food
Agreed!! Thanks so much for the kind words and Pin, Gayle! Have an awesome week 🙂
Sues
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.
Girl Heart Food
Yum! Haven’t tried in one of those before, but I bet they are awesome! Thanks so much, Sues!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
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!!
Girl Heart Food
Totally!!! Thank you so much Kate 🙂
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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
Girl Heart Food
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