This easy recipe will show you how to cook ribs in the oven so they fall off the bone! Following just a few easy steps, you can go from being a novice cook to a grill master in no time.
These ribs are perfect to make for a Summer BBQ, a Super Bowl party, or just getting together with family and friends. Add a side of Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a batch of Homemade Lemonade and you’ll be all set!
Easy Fall Off The Bone Ribs
The last time we had ribs at a BBQ my kids got tired of trying to tear the meat from the bone, so they just gave up. These ribs are different!!
The meat literally falls off the bone with every bite! They’re easy to eat and SO delicious!
This MASTERPIECE recipe was shared with our family by my brother-in-law. Before he showed me how to cook ribs, I never attempted them because I was too intimidated to try. But I wrote down every step and took pictures of the entire process with this blog post in mind so you can see how easy and delicious these are! BEST.RIBS.EVER.
Here’s how to make them –
How To Cook Ribs In The Oven
INGREDIENTS –
- pork ribs (I prefer baby back ribs, but you can also use beef ribs, but be careful not to get spare ribs as those are always tough to cut)
- paprika
- salt
- brown sugar
- ground black pepper
- garlic powder
- BBQ sauce – my favorite is Sweet Baby Ray’s
DIRECTIONS –
1. Spice Rub – Making the rub for your ribs is super easy. Just mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small mixing bowl.
2. Cut The Fat – Trim off any of the excess fat from your rack of ribs with a pair of kitchen shears or a sharp knife.
3. Prep Them To Fall Off The Bone – Cut and pull off the thin membrane on the underside of the ribs. (This really helps the meat to fall off the bone so much easier!) I had never done this before so it was fascinating to me!
4. Apply The Rub – Rub both sides of the ribs with the dry rub mixture. Pile it on and really work the mixture into the meat as best as you can. You don’t need to do too much on the underside as most of the flavor will need to go on the meat which is on the top.
5. Lock In The Flavor – Wrap each rack in aluminum foil two times to ensure no flavors drip out during the baking process. Let the ribs marinate for several hours or in the refrigerator overnight. (This recipe takes a lot of patience, which is something I am working on!)
6. Cook – Bake the ribs in the oven at 220 degrees F for 5 hours. Again, patience, my friends. Baking them slowly is the key to getting the ribs to just fall off the bone when you eat them.
7. Final Touch – Not necessary, but a delicious finishing touch is to Preheat your BBQ, drench with your favorite barbecue sauce and throw those ribs onto the grill! The meat should already be cooked so just grill them long enough to get the smoky flavor and BBQ feel.
Tips For Making Fall Off The Bone Ribs
- Drip Tray – When baking the ribs in your oven, some people prefer to bake the ribs in foil on a cookie sheet, but we just place the foil-wrapped ribs directly on the oven rack. (We lined the bottom of the oven with a couple of sheets of foil to catch anything that might fall.)
- Flip Them – My brother-in-law also flips the racks of ribs each hour… but his schedule must not be as busy as mine! He said this isn’t necessary, it just gives him something to do and lets the awesome smell start floating through the air! If you don’t want to keep flipping them, bake them upside down so all the juices drip into the meat instead of into the bones.
- Flipping Tip – Be very careful when you flip the ribs. One time when I flipped them, there was a hole in the foil and a lot of the juices came out and got all over my oven door. If this happens, here’s an Easy Way To Clean Your Oven Glass.
Best Side Dishes To Serve
- Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
- Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- Best Potato Salad
- Easy Coleslaw Recipe
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- Mexican Corn Salad
Fall Off The Bone Ribs Recipe
Now that you’ve seen just how easy it is to make these tender ribs so they just fall off the bone, it’s your turn to give it a shot! Leave us a comment below and let us know how much you liked them or tag us on social media and show us just how easily these ribs are to enjoy!
Fall Off The Bone Ribs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Ribs, we used pork ribs, but you can use beef if you’d like
- Your favorite BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Make your rub by mixing together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a medium sized bowl.
- Trim off the excess fat from your ribs.
- Cut and pull off the thin membrane on the underside of the ribs.
- Rub both sides of the ribs with the dry rub mixture. Pile it on and work the mixture into the meat as best as you can. You don’t need to do too much on the underside as most of the flavor will need to go on the meat which is on the top.
- Wrap each rack in foil two times to insure no flavors drip out in the baking process.
- Let this marinate for several hours or in the fridge overnight.
- Bake in the oven at 220 degrees for 5 hours.
- Warm up your BBQ grill
- Drench the ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce, and place them on the grill long enough to get the smoky flavor and BBQ feel.
Nutrition
Other Notes
I don’t remember how many years ago I found this recipe, but it has been our absolute go-to for ribs ever since and it is just amazing. It never fails. Disclaimer: I have never, ever remembered to start them early enough to let the ribs marinate for any length of time before cooking, but they are still so incredibly amazing. One day, I’ll remember, but I think my bad habit has been ingrained :D. SUCH a good recipe.
So glad to hear this! Thanks Ashley!
These look awesome, can I ask how many racks this amount of seasoning covered please?
I love good ribs, but most recipes are meh. This recipe is sooo dang good, perfect ribs!!!
I’m so glad you like this recipe! Thanks for your kind comment!
This fall off the bones ribs tasted so delicious and really easy to make! Will surely have this again, thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Highly recommended!
Thanks Allyssa! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Such a great and easy method and the seasoning was just perfect! Thank you for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for your kind comment Julia!
I’ve been craving ribs for so long and this recipe was flawless! The meat just fell off the ribs and the flavor was unreal!
Thanks! I know, the ribs are unbelievable tender!
This made my meat eating hubby a very happy person! Paired this alongside mashed potatoes, baked beans and corn on the cob. We had fully bellies and happy hearts.
I’m so glad your husband enjoyed them! Thanks Jen!
These ribs were amazing!!! I think wrapping them in foil makes a HUGE difference!
Thanks Jessica!
Hi Stephanie. This recipe looks absolutely insanely delicious! I don’t have a BBQ at home so I wondered, do you think I can just broil them under a hot grill instead?
Thank you so much in advance. Can’t wait to make them
I’ve never tried this, but I think it could work wonderfully! Let me know if you try it! 🙂
I am making these today for father’s day. I season last night and they have been in the fridge all night marinating. I am so excited to see how these turn out because honestly ribs have Always I dated me as well (I never wanted to make them for fear they would be tough). I will let you know how I did. Thank you in advance for helping me have the courage to attempt making ribs!
You’re so welcome! I can’t wait to hear how they turned out!
Awesome tips! I love fall off the bone ribs!
Thanks Becky, you’re going to love these ribs!
I have been craving ribs and this recipe looks perfect! Must try ASAP!
These really are the best!
I always forget about making ribs, I have to try these!
You’re going to love them!
ive never been very comfortable making ribs. but this recipe was simple and easy to follow. my guests raved about them!
Oh good! I’m glad they were easy to make!
These ribs didn’t disappoint! We didn’t have any leftovers, which is always a great compliment to any recipe.
Thanks Julie, I’m glad to hear they were a hit!
Great recipe! I made this last night. I didn’t let it marinate but the ribs were delicious. We used KC Masterpiece sauce. The ribs were very tender.
Thanks, I’m so glad you enjoyed them! These ribs are my absolute favorite because they are so tender!
Oh soooo glad I found this recipe!!! Thank you <3 Just placed them in the fridge to sit overnight & hubby is gonna looooove these!
I’ve got my ribs marinating right now! Do I cook the ribs on the grill in the wrapped foil?
We usually grill them unwrapped, but you can keep them wrapped in foil if you want to hang onto all the juices or if you are worried about the meat falling right off the bones and into the fire. When should I come over? I am hungry! 🙂
Thank you!! It’s usually a late supper, I can’t wait to eat them!!
I am so anxious to try this recipe. I was wondering though do you think it would work using boneless pork western ribs?
These ribs are delish! Making them for the 2nd time today. I used half regular paprika and half of the smoked variety. I also don’t add as much salt as required as the bbq sauce is usually quite salty to begin with.
Great tips! I’m glad you like it 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Wendy!
Thank you so much for this!! I will be trying it next week 😉 just one question: do u bake it at 220 degrees celsius?
Nope- Fahrenheit. Super low heat so they don’t dry out.
Ok, Now I want ribs. LOL They sound really good.
Katrina
Going to be making these for my husbands birthday tomorrow. we are going to be snowed in, so smelling these babies all day long is going to be heaven!
YUM!!! You are totally making my mouth wather. Those look fabulous. Maybe I will have the patiance to try these. Mmmmmm! Thanks for the all pictures. I love pictures with recipes like this.
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This sounds super delicious!! Thanks for sharing.
Blessings!
Gail
Super scrumptious post
YUM!!!
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