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 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!
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
- 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.
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!
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!
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!!