Last Updated on 12th December 2021 by
It goes without saying that the most popular method to cook ribs is on a grill outdoors on a sunny summer day. However, that doesn’t mean that the ribs will not be as good if you cook it indoors!
In today’s article, we’ll show you how to cook ribs in the
How to Make Ribs in the Oven
Cooking rib meat requires high heat for a prolonged time in order to break down the meat and make it tender.
This makes the
Here’s how to cook the ideal oven-baked ribs:
- Prepare the seasoning of the rib depending on the recipe followed, and leave the meat inside a plastic wrap with the seasoning in the refrigerator overnight for the maximum flavour. (you can season the ribs on spot but the flavour won’t be as deep)
- Fit the wire cooling rack over the baking sheet, and line the sheet with aluminium foil.
- Lay the ribs over the racks but leave enough space between each rib for heat to flow to the sides.
- Broil the ribs unless the recipe states otherwise. The heating element should be a few inches from the meat with the meaty facing up. This should take about 5 minutes where the sugar in the dry rub is bubbling and becomes a glazed brown.
- Set the
oven to the desired temperature depending on the recipe and put the rib in anoven rack in the centre of theoven . - To prevent the meat from drying out in the
oven , cover the half-baked ribs with aluminium foil to seal the juices. - When approaching the end of the baking time (usually the last 30 minutes), brush the ribs with your choice of sauce, such as BBQ sauce, and reseal the ribs with aluminium foil.
- Turn off the heat and take the ribs out without removing the cover.
- Let the ribs rest and cool down for about 10 minutes, then remove the covers to serve immediately with the sauce of your choice.
- Leftovers of most recipes can be refrigerated in an airtight container and are good to eat for up to 4 days.
How to Cook Boneless Pork Ribs in the Oven Fast
The first recipe that you can try in the
If you want to make this recipe as fast as possible, use loin ribs because they cook much faster than shoulder ribs.
Boneless Pork ribs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless pork loin ribs
- olive oil for brushing
- 1.5 tbsp powdered garlic
- 1 tbsp powdered olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (170 °C)
- Season your ribs with powdered garlic, powdered olive oil, salt and pepper
- Grease a baking sheet with some olive oil
- Place the seasoned ribs on the baking sheet and place in the oven
- Bake for 20 minutes
- Remove from the oven and wrap the ribs in the baking sheet
- Bake for a further 20 minutes
How to Cook Baby Back Ribs in the Oven
Baby back ribs, also known as short ribs, are the smaller fatty ribs that come from the upper loin and are characterised by cooking relatively quicker than other types of ribs.
They usually weigh about 1 to 2lbs per rack and handle seasoning nicely. Here’s a good recipe to cook them in the
Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby back pork ribs
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dry mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Grease the baking sheet with olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 275 °F (135 °C).
- Mix all of the ingredients in a seasoning bowl.
- Remove the ribs from the bowl and wrap them in foil.
- Place them in the oven for 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Remove from the oven, and unwrap them to discard oils and drippings.
- Brush BBQ sauce and return them back to over for extra 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
How To Cook Pork Square Ribs In The Oven
Pork Square Ribs
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs trimmed pork square ribs
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grease the baking sheet with oil.
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Mix the seasoning in a bowl with the ribs then wrap each slap in aluminium foil.
- Place them in the oven for 3.5-4 hours.
- Remove from the oven and unwrap them - pour out the oil and drippings.
- Take a small amount of the oils to simmer on medium heat until it thickens.
- Brush the sauce on the ribs with Worcestershire sauce.
- Broil at 6 inches from the heating element for 6-7 minutes.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
How To Cook Country Style Ribs In The Oven Fast
Country Style Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs country style ribs
- 1 slice lemon thinly cut
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp mustard powder
- BBQ sauce for brushing
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grease the baking sheet with oil.
- Preheat the oven to 250 °F.
- Sprinkle the seasoning and the sliced lemons on top.
- Bake for 1.5 hours. (broiling is optional but preferred).
- Remove from the oven, and unwrap them to pour out oils and drippings.
- Wrap again and return the ribs to the oven for an extra hour.
How To Cook Beef Ribs In The Oven
For beef ribs, you’ll need a longer cooking time for tender and juicy ribs. Here is what you’ll need:
Beef Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef ribs
- BBQ sauce for brushing
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Grease the baking sheet with oil.
- Preheat the oven to 275 °F.
- Sprinkle the dry rub seasoning of your choice on the ribs.
- Bake for 3 to 4 hours. (usually 3.5 hours).
- Remove from the oven, and unwrap them to pour out oils and drippings.
- Brush the ribs with BBQ sauce and broil for 5 minutes.
How To Cook Spare Ribs In The Oven
Spare ribs are harder than loin, so they take longer to cook. For
Spare Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork spare ribs
- olive oil for brushing
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp powdered olive
- salt & ground pepper
Instructions
- Grease the baking sheet with olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 250 °F (120 °C).
- Place the seasoned ribs in the pan or sprinkle the seasoning on the spot.
- Bake it for 4 to 5 hours and cover them halfway to retain juiciness.
How To Cook St. Louis Style Ribs In The Oven
St. Louis Style Ribs are basically spare ribs but trimmer of breastbone and cartilages then shaped like a rectangle. You’ll need the following ingredients for an easy and quick recipe:
St. Louis Style Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs St. Louis cut ribs
- olive oil for brushing
- 1 tbsp mustard powder
- salt & ground pepper
Instructions
- Grease the baking sheet with olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Place the seasoned ribs in the pan or sprinkle the seasoning on the spot.
- Keep them covered from the beginning of the cooking, bake them for almost 2 hours.
- Remove the foil and brush them with BBQ sauce then cook them for an extra 15 to 20 minutes.
How To Cook Balsamic Glazed Ribs In The Oven
For shiny, Tuscan, glazed ribs, you will need:
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby back or spare ribs
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 3 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp paprika
- salt & ground pepper
Instructions
- Grease the baking sheet with oil.
- Preheat the oven to 325 °F (160 °C) and don’t broil.
- Place the sealed and seasoned ribs in the pan (preferably seasoned overnight).
- Roast for 2 hours then remove when tender.
- Prepare the broiler while you brush extra balsamic vinegar on the ribs.
- Broil for about 1 to 2 minutes only.
How To Cook Sticky BBQ Style Ribs In The Oven
For sticky and shiny ribs, you’ll need:
Sticky BBQ Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby back or spare ribs
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- BBQ sauce for brushing
Instructions
- Grease the baking sheet with oil.
- Preheat the oven to 320 °F (160 °C).
- Mix the seasoning in a bowl with the ribs then wrap each slap in aluminium foil.
- Place them in the oven for 3 to 3.5 hours. (don’t broil first).
- Remove from the oven, and unwrap them to pour out oils and drippings.
- Brush the BBQ sauce on the ribs.
- Broil at 5 inches from the heating element for 5 to 6 minutes then rest before serving.
How To Cook Fall Apart (Fall Off The Bone) Ribs In The Oven
Fall Off the Bone Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby back or square ribs
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion power
- 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Grease the baking sheet with olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Place the seasoned ribs in the pan and add extra dry rub seasoning over the ribs.
- Keep them covered from the beginning of the cooking, bake them until the meat almost falls off the bones.
- Remove the foil and brush them with BBQ sauce then cook them for an extra 5 to 15 minutes. (bonus: place each rib on the grill for 4 to 5 minutes).
With that said, you now know how to cook ribs in the
As you can see, there is a wide variety of ways to make
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