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    Easy Fall Off the Bone Ribs (Rave Reviews)

    Published: July 16, 2017 Updated: August 13, 2019 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 88 Comments

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    Rack of barbecue sauce covered pork ribs on the grill.

    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.

    Rack of barbecue sauce covered pork ribs 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 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!

    Two racks of 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 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!

    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 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.

    Two racks of oven-baked ribs covered with barbecue sauce, before being grilled.

    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 barbecue sauce.

    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 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!

    Rack of barbecue sauce covered pork ribs on the grill.

    Easy Fall Off the Bone Ribs (Rave Reviews)

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    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.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs 30 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 2 servings
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    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

    I used 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.
    Refer to body of post for more tips.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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    Comments

    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. 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
    5. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. 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
    11. 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
    12. 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
    13. 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
    14. 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!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 17, 2017 at 10:31 pm

        Thank you Luci! They are a favourite around here 🙂

        Reply
    15. 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
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