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 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.

I’ve made this easy rib recipe 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 around 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 (or silverskin) on the back (or underside) of them.

You’ll want to remove the silverskin from the ribs because it can be tough to chew. It’s easy to do, so take the few minutes to remove the silverskin before baking and you’ll 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!

How to Prepare Pork Ribs for the Oven

Generously massage the dry rub on your fat-trimmed ribs, wrap in parchment paper, 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 Leave the Dry Rub on Before Cooking?

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 coat the ribs with barbecue sauce and grill to get a little char or colour (i.e., flavour), and totally recommend grilling.

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

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

Some of my favourite sides to serve with ribs are:

• 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 them. 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!