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!
Easy Fall Off the Bone Ribs (Rave Reviews)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, use 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
- â…“ cup barbecue sauce, approximately (use 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 minutes to 2 hours, 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 barbecue sauce. Place barbecue sauce side down on grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and coat other side with barbecue sauce and cook for 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, serve and enjoy!
Notes
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
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 🙂
annie@ciaochowbambina
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