Beth's Melt In Your Mouth Barbecue Ribs Oven Recipe

These fall-off-the-bone ribs are a family favorite! Tender, juicy, and bursting with smoky flavor, this recipe uses a simple rub and broiling technique to create restaurant-quality ribs right in your oven. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these ribs are guaranteed to impress. Learn how to easily remove the membrane for extra tender ribs and get tips for achieving that irresistible smoky flavor, even without hickory smoked salt!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 1229.3 kcal
Protein 142g
Rating 4.2 (685 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Beth's Melt In Your Mouth Barbecue Ribs Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Line a large baking sheet with two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil, shiny side out.
  3. Remove the tough membrane from the back of the ribs using a spoon or kitchen shears (see tip in description).
  4. Season ribs generously with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
  5. If using liquid smoke, evenly drizzle 1-2 teaspoons over the ribs.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (or more to taste), 2 tablespoons garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon ground red pepper.
  7. Apply the rub evenly to all sides of the ribs.
  8. Place ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meaty side down.
  9. Top with another double layer of foil, tightly sealing the edges to create a packet.
  10. Bake for 2-2.5 hours, or until the meat is starting to pull away from the bone.
  11. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  12. Preheat broiler to high.
  13. Cut ribs into serving-sized portions (2-3 ribs per portion).
  14. Arrange ribs on a broiler pan, bone-side up.
  15. Brush generously with your favorite barbecue sauce.
  16. Broil for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
  17. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

194g

Fat

139g

Carbs

19g