Did you know that you can make delicious pork ribs in the oven? Turn St. Louis style or baby back ribs into a delicious BBQ dinner with this simple recipe. It is a great way to make tender ribs without a smoker.

Cutting board with baked bbq ribs on top, cut into individual ribs, ready to eat.

These oven BBQ ribs are finger licking good and really easy to make. They are made indoors making them perfect for when there is inclement weather, you don’t have a smoker or you don’t want to deal with the hassle of babysitting a charcoal grill.

Grilled food and bbq has to be one of our favorite types of meal. Whether it is smoked and sauce coated or marinated and grilled, something about the combination of meat and fire is amazing.

But sometimes stoking the fire and constantly checking the meat is too much. Or sometimes the weather forecast is working against you.

Rack of ribs on foil lined pan with seasonings and sauce nearby.

Rack of ribs coated in seasoning rub ready to cook

Luckily you can make juicy delicious barbecue ribs in your house as well. You don’t need any special equipment and you can hang out with your family or guests as they cook.

That’s right, no muss no fuss ribs right in you kitchen oven. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not!

So what are you waiting for? You can be enjoying great ribs coated in a sweet sauce in no time. Just be warned, you will want to lick every last drop off your sticky fingers

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Grab Your Favorite Ribs

Start with your favorite cut of pork ribs. St. Louis style ribs tend to be a favorite here but baby back ribs or whatever you have will work beautifully.

BBQ sauce coated ribs ready to be cut and eaten.

BBQ sauce coated ribs on wood cutting board.

How do I know when my ribs are done cooking?

Properly cooked ribs are juicy and tender the meat is when it is done cooking. You can cook them to your desired level of tenderness.

You can cook it until the meat literally falls right off the bone when it is done cooking or you can stop it a little bit earlier if you prefer. For food safety, you want your ribs to have a minimum internal temperature of 145°F.

However, because ribs have a lot of connective tissue, you usually want to cook them low and slow and to a higher temperature. For tender ribs, you want an internal temperature of about 195°F and for fall off the bone ribs, a temperature of about 203°F.

Ribs cut into individual bones, ready to serve.

How many ribs do I need per person?

½ pound of ribs is typically a good serving for one person. With that being said, having ¾ – 1 pound per person will ensure you are prepared if you are making these ribs for a cook out or a party.

What To Serve With BBQ Ribs

Macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and slow cooker smothered green beans make fabulous side dishes for ribs. Add a skillet of cornbread to round out the meal.

Finish off your meal with some peach crisp or a lovely chocolate fudge cake. Then your bellies will be full and your taste buds will be happy.

BBQ ribs on cutting board cut into individual ribs ready to eat.

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Tender BBQ Ribs in the Oven

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings

Make easy oven BBQ ribs in the comfort of your kitchen. These tender ribs are baked until perfect without the need for a smoker. The cooking process is simple and almost mess free!

Prep: 10

Cook: 4 30

Total: 4 40

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 1 rack pork ribs (roughly 2 pounds)
▢ ⅓ cup light brown sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon cumin
▢ 1 teaspoon chili powder
▢ 1 Tablespoon Montreal seasoning or your favorite spice mix
▢ 1 cup BBQ Sauce your favorite kind

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 275°F
Place your 1 rack pork ribs on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
While the oven is preheating, use a fork to poke several small holes in the surface of the ribs, like you would to cook a potato.
In a small bowl, combine the ⅓ cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 Tablespoon Montreal seasoning.
Massage the spice rub into the meaty side of the ribs, making sure it is completely covered.
Place the ribs in the oven and cook for 4 hours.
Brush ribs with a thin layer of 1 cup BBQ Sauce and cook for an additional 15-30 minutes, or until the BBQ sauce is thick and sizzling.
Use a knife or kitchen shears to cut the ribs, serve with the rest of the BBQ sauce, and enjoy!