Barbecue ribs are a popular dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With the right recipe and cooking techniques, you can create fall-off-the-bone ribs that are bursting with flavor. Whether you prefer a sweet, tangy, or smoky flavor, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating the perfect BBQ ribs. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the best ribs, choosing the right spices and rubs, and cooking them to perfection. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a mouthwatering journey into the world of BBQ ribs!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEST BARBECUE RIBS EVER
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Time 3h35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal. Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter. Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred. Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. Serve hot.
BARBECUED PORK RIBS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 6h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the ribs: In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, molasses, salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Put the ribs in a large, turkey-sized baking bag or sealable plastic bag. Support the bag in a 12-by-14-inch baking pan. Pour the marinade over the ribs and seal the bag. Marinate the ribs in the refrigerator for a few hours, turning the bag occasionally to thoroughly coat the meat.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Drain and discard the marinade. Cut four slits in the top of the baking bag, if you are using one. Otherwise, remove the ribs, transfer them to the baking pan, and cover the pan with foil or a lid. Bake for 2 hours.
- For the barbecue sauce: While the ribs are baking, blend the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard and 1/3 cup water in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then remove from the heat.
- When the ribs are cooked and tender, remove them from the baking bag. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
- Brush the ribs on both sides with the barbecue sauce and return them to the oven to bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer. Just before serving, throw the ribs under the broiler to give them a bit of a char.
FOOLPROOF RIBS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE
Ina Garten's secret to perfect grilled ribs: Cook them in the oven first! "There are two great benefits of this method. First, instead of fussing with the heat of the coals, all I have to do is put the ribs in the oven, set a timer and forget about them. Second (and even better): I can make them ahead! Early in the day, I'll roast the ribs, and just before serving, I'll fire up the grill and barbecue them. All the fun of cooking outdoors and I never need to call 911!"
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Place the ribs on the sheet pan meat-side up and sprinkle them with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour the barbecue sauce generously on each rack and cover the ribs loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 1/2 hours for baby backs and 1 3/4 hours for St. Louis ribs, until the meat is very tender when tested with a fork. As soon as the ribs are out of the oven, spread them generously with additional barbecue sauce. Grill right away or refrigerate to grill later.
- About 40 minutes before you want to serve, heat a charcoal grill with a layer of hot coals or heat a gas grill to medium-high heat. After the charcoal turns gray, brush the cooking grate with oil to keep the ribs from sticking. Place the ribs on the grill ribs-side down, put the lid on top (be sure both vents are open!) and grill for 5 minutes. Turn the ribs meat-side down, put the lid back on and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board and cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow the ribs to rest for 10 minutes. Cut into ribs and serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat, add the onions and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili powder, cumin and pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Use immediately or pour into a container and refrigerate for several weeks.
BBQ BEEF RIBS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 11h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the grill for indirect heat using hickory and charcoal and heat to 250 degrees F.
- Place the ribs on a clean cutting board and pull off the membrane, the thin fatty skin that lines the underside of the ribs. Trim the ribs of excess fat and meat.
- For the rub: Whisk together 2 tablespoons salt, brown sugar, paprika, chile powder, cumin and pepper. Rub the beef ribs with the seasoning and place on a sheet tray, cover with plastic wrap, and if time, let marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- For the glaze: Add the maple syrup, apple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, chile powder, cayenne, salt and pepper to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until syrupy, about 8 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon on occasion.
- Remove the ribs from the refrigerator. Place the ribs meatier-side-down on the grill away from the coals. Cook the beef 3 hours, adding more coals as needed. Turn and cook until the ribs "bend" and the meat easily separates from the bone using a fork, about 45 minutes more. Brush on the glaze to the ribs and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove and slice into individual ribs.
SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED RIBS
Come sunshine or rain, there will never be a time that's not perfect for slow-cooked barbecue ribs-especially when the slow cooker does all the cooking. This mouthwatering crowd-pleaser is cut out for weekends and game days but also works as a comforting mid-week main. Simply do the prep ahead, add it in the cooker, and step back while deliciousness happens.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Remove inner skin from ribs; cut into 4-inch pieces. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic; rub mixture into ribs. Layers ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.
- Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 890, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg
BBQ RIBS ON THE GRILL
Tender, juicy, delicious - just a few words to describe these ribs. My dad taught me how to make these! Everyone loves them!
Provided by JBLAZ17
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat grill for low heat.
- Cut ribs in half and season with steak seasoning. Place ribs, bone-side down, in a foil pan; add water. Cover pan with a sheet of aluminum foil.
- Cook ribs on the preheated grill, adding water every hour if liquid has evaporated, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Add barbeque sauce to ribs and continue cooking for 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 240.5 mg, Fat 60.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 57.8 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 704.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SIMPLE BBQ RIBS
Country-style ribs are cut from the loin, one of the leanest areas of pork. These ribs are seasoned, boiled until tender, then baked with your favorite barbeque sauce. That's it! Back to simplicity, back to the country life. Sigh.
Provided by LLOYD RUSHING
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Country-Style Ribs
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover. Season with garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Bring water to a boil, and cook ribs until tender.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Remove ribs from pot, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour barbeque sauce over ribs. Cover dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature of pork has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 4260.3 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
OVEN BAKED BAR-B-QUED RIBS
Very easy recipe since you can use your favorite bottled sauce. This is a Pampered Chef recipe that I "tweaked" to our liking. I use the PC deep dish baker with the baking bowl as the cover. But I'm sure that a covered roasting pan or tightly covered metal baking pan would work fine.
Provided by NC Gal
Categories Pork
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Cut ribs into serving size pieces (2 to 3 ribs).
- Place ribs in 9x13-inch pan and pour beer over top.
- Cover tightly and bake 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Remove ribs from oven and transfer to a platter.
- Drain grease and beer from pan.
- Place ribs back in pan and coat with sauce (as little or as much as you like) cover again tightly.
- Reduce oven temperature to 250°F.
- Bake additional 45 minutes.
- After cooking at a high temperature you may think that you have burned up your ribs, but after baking again at low temp with the sauce you will see how tender and juicy they turn out to be!
CROCK POT BBQ RIBS
This is my own finger licking good recipe that is a hit every time and you don't even have to fire up the barbie!
Provided by fitmama
Categories Meat
Time 7h10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine rub ingredients mixing well.
- Rub on all sides of ribs.
- Place ribs meaty side up in crock pot.
- Cover; cook on low for 6 hours.
- Drain the grease from the crock.
- Place the ribs back in and cover with bbq sauce.
- Cook for another hour.
BARBECUED BEEF SHORT RIBS
For a real straight-from-the-chuckwagon beef meal, you can't rope a better recipe than this! This is the recipe I rely on when feeding a hungry group. The wonderfully tangy sauce is lip-smacking good.-Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In Dutch oven, brown ribs in oil. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours; drain. , Combine the tomato paste, ketchup, garlic, brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt and remaining water. Pour over ribs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Serve with noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
OVEN BAKED BBQ RIBS
Yummy oven baked BBQ ribs.
Provided by VICKYDEE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Spare Ribs
Time 3h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine onions, ketchup, water, salt, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard. Split ribs down the center between the bones.
- Heat a large lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat. Add ribs and sear until browned. This may have to be done in several batches.
- Place ribs in a single layer in two baking pans or casserole dishes. Pour half of the sauce over the ribs, reserve remainder.
- Bake ribs in preheated oven for 3 hours. Turn and baste meat every twenty minutes with remaining sauce, using all sauce by two hours. Continue turning and basting ribs using sauce in the pan during the last hour of baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 159.9 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 2773 mg, Sugar 32.9 g
COMPETITION BAR-B-Q RIBS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 4h40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Raw Preparation: Place slab of ribs bone side down on table. Slide knife under the membrane and against the end bone to separate the 2. With a dry paper towel, grasp the edge of the thin membrane and pull. The entire membrane should separate from the rib.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine First Stage rub and mix well. Generously apply rub onto the front and back sides of ribs. Gently pat to ensure that rub will adhere. Place ribs meat-side up on a broiler pan and bake for 2 1/4 hours.
- Remove ribs from oven. Place each rib meat-side down on its own doubled aluminum foil square. Foil should be large enough to completely wrap rib. Mix the Second Stage juices. Pour 1 cup of liquid over each rib. At the same time wrap and seal each rib tight. Return to the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove wrapped ribs from oven. Remove from foil and apply a medium coat of the Third Stage rub to the meat-side of the ribs. Place uncovered in the oven meat-side up for 30 minutes.
- Remove ribs from oven and increase oven temperature to 350 degrees. Brush finishing glaze on both sides of ribs. Place ribs in oven for 10 minutes, or until sauce caramelizes.
BARBECUE RIBS
This recipe is easier than it sounds. I usually cook the ribs the day before and grill them for a quick dinner the next night. FYI: the sauce is much better after it is cooked. It is not a dipping sauce.
Provided by SEEsign
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Spare Ribs
Time 3h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut spareribs into serving size portions, wrap in double thickness of foil, and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap, and drain drippings. (I usually freeze the drippings to use later in soups.) Place ribs in a large roasting pan.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rum, chile sauce, garlic, mustard, and pepper. Coat ribs with sauce and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat grill for medium heat. Position grate four inches above heat source.
- Brush grill grate with oil. Place ribs on grill, and cook for 30 minutes, basting with marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 715.3 mg, Sugar 20.3 g
BBQ RIBS DRY RUB
This is a dry rub I've experimented with for a while. I put this on a couple racks of Pork ribs, marinaded overnight then cooked slow in my smoker. Wow did they turn out great! Wife and kids loved them. I put a homemade BBQ sauce on one rack and none on the other. Both were great but I think the one without sauce was better. Though this was cooked in a smoker, it could also be done in the oven or BBQ.
Provided by baumer64
Categories Pork
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together dry ingredients.
- Rub liberally all over the ribs on both sides. (For more flavor penetration, pull off membrane from the bone side of ribs).
- Cover with plastic wrap or vacuum seal bag and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Heat smoker/cooker to at least 250°F and keep between 250-300°F.
- Pour 2 cups of the apple juice in water pan to steam the ribs with.
- Add soaked hardwood chips or smoking wood of your choice to the smoker.
- Amount of smoke is up to you.
- After about 3 hours, internal temperature of the meat should be around 170°F In order to make the meat a bit more tender, wrap the ribs in foil and spray or drizzle some remaining apple juice on the ribs, closing the foil around them until desired tenderness is achieved. Don't drown the ribs in juice but moisten them, about another hour or so.
- If sauce is desired, mop it on the ribs the last 30 minutes or so of cooking.
BAR "B" BARN RIBS
This is a copy kat recipe from the famous Bar "B" Barn restaurant in Montreal. Simmer the ribs early in the day and then refrigerate until ready to BBQ. This recipe is for pork but beef ribs can be substituted with no problem.
Provided by Nat Da Brat
Categories Pork
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or stock pot, cover ribs with cold water; add thyme, salt, pepper, bay leaf, celery and onion.
- Bring to gentle boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes or until ribs are tender.
- Remove ribs place in shallow glass dish.
- Set aside.
- (Strain cooking liquid and refrigerate or freeze to use as soup stock).
- Sauce.
- In small saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients, bring to gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Let cool.
- Cut strips of ribs into serving portions of 3 to 4 ribs.
- Pour sauce all over ribs in dish and marinate for 3 to 4 hours in refrigerator or for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Remove ribs from sauce, reserving any remaining sauce.
- Cook ribs on greased grill over medium-hot coals or medium setting, turning and brushing occasionally with reserved sauce, for about 20 minutes or until meat is browned.
- NOTE:Double the sauce recipe for lots of basting sauce.
EASY SLOW COOKER BAR-B-QUED RIBS
I've been looking for a good recipe for ribs that didn't take much work & yet the ribs were moist & tasted of the barbecue sauce. Being basically lazy I came up with this. My husband enjoyed them so much he suggested that I post it. It's the only way I do ribs now.
Provided by Jackie 6
Categories Pork
Time 7h5m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Just pour a small amount of your favorite barbecue sauce (we use Stubb's Original) in the bottom of your crock pot.
- Add one section of the ribs then cover with some sauce.
- Keep this up until all your ribs are in the crock pot & pour the remainder of the sauce over all.
- Cover & cook on low about 7 to 8 hours.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 2292.2, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 11, Protein 5.1
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for BBQ ribs, but you can also use spare ribs or country-style ribs. Baby back ribs are leaner and more tender, while spare ribs and country-style ribs have more meat and a richer flavor.
- Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to help the rub penetrate the meat better. You can also trim off any excess fat.
- Use a good rub: A rub is a mixture of spices and herbs that is applied to the ribs before cooking. There are many different recipes for rubs, so you can choose one that suits your taste. Be sure to apply the rub generously to the ribs, making sure to get into all the nooks and crannies.
- Cook the ribs low and slow: The best way to cook BBQ ribs is low and slow. This allows the meat to become tender and fall off the bone. You can cook the ribs on a grill, in a smoker, or in an oven. If you are using a grill, be sure to use indirect heat. If you are using an oven, cook the ribs at a low temperature (225 degrees Fahrenheit) for several hours.
- Baste the ribs: Basting the ribs with a mixture of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and butter will help to keep them moist and flavorful. Baste the ribs every 30 minutes or so during the cooking process.
- Let the ribs rest: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making them even more tender and delicious.
Conclusion:
BBQ ribs are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make the best BBQ ribs that will impress your friends and family. So fire up the grill or smoker and get cooking!
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